Dani Olmo is a name that has been talked about a lot since the European Championships, with speculation continuing over his future.
READ MORE: Manchester United's dream midfield next season after Martin Zubimendi transfer decision madeIn a joint interview with The Guardian done alongside Olmo back in 2020, Mata sung his praises. “I look at Dani with pride and I have a lot of hope for him: the level he’s at, he’s already in the national team, and he’s someone I enjoy watching play,” he said.
But the parallels between the two don’t end there. Olmo has followed Mata’s footsteps in the national team in becoming one of just a few players to win the Euros with Spain’s U21 team and then the senior side. Having Mata as a mentor and a role model can only be good news for United in any transfer pursuit. It’s also a good sign if they are successful in that race.