Spain, Croatia peaking ahead of Euro 2020 knockout game
By MATTIAS KARÉNJune 27, 2021 GMT
In fact, he easily could have been lining up for Croatia instead of Spain at Euro 2020.
The attacking midfielder turned down overtures from Croatia’s national team after moving to Dinamo Zagreb from Barcelona’s academy as a 16-year-old and spending six seasons at the club.
Olmo has never played senior club soccer in Spain he moved to RB Leipzig in 2020 but doesn’t regret his decision to stick to his home country.
“There was interest from Croatia, but I always preferred to play for Spain,” Olmo said.