A look at Barca's strongest XI next season after Olmo's addition

FC Barcelona have finally opened their signing count in the transfer window, and that too by bringing the biggest transfer prospect of the summer. Olmo, who has been Barca's dream target, has passed the medical check-up and, in a few days, will become a Blaugrana player. Even though the initial plan to present him today and debut him in the Joan Gamper fixture has failed, Barca would be keen to have him available as soon as possible.

Having a brilliant Euro campaign and being the top scorer, expectations would be high from Olmo in Barca's offensive presence. Not only does his addition look like a brilliant addition, but it guarantees Barcelona a competitive chance to strive for major trophies next season. On that note, here's a look at Barca's strongest XI next season after Olmo's addition.

Goalkeeper and Defense

Without a doubt, Ter Stegen would feature in Barcelona's goal next season, as the Blaugrana club had announced. Even though the German's recent performances haven't been satisfactory, as he didn't feature for Germany in the Euros and looked mediocre in Barcelona's preseason tour, the seasoned goalkeeper possesses the ability to make a significant improvement for the upcoming season.

Off the left, Alejandro Balde could start, given the full-back's recovery performance. Though Alex Valle could be seen in the vicinity of the role, chances are less of him being a starter, given he still needs the experience to face gruesome attack forces. On the right, Jules Kounde would be leading the charge. Given the Frenchman's recent heroics, eyes would be on him to make a crucial impact with his rock-solid defending.

Covering Ter Stegen and leading the backline would be the duo of Ronald Araujo and Pau Cubarsi. Being aware of Araujo's monster mentality to take down the strongest of attack forces, with the biggest superstars, and Cubarsi's rise in the defense role, the duo could be crucial to maintaining a significant order at the heart of the Blaugrana backline.

Midfield

Leading the midfield with his brilliant offensive attributes would be Barca's dream signing of the summer window, Dani Olmo. Coming on the back of a sensational Euro campaign where he traumatized the opposition backlines with his attributes, nobody better fits in the attacking midfield role as Dani Olmo.

Coming in the central midfield role would be the duo of De Jong and Fermin. De Jong's creative playmaking abilities, combined with Fermin's goal-scoring prowess, could be a significant combo. Getting support from Olmo at the front, this midfield could wreak havoc on the strongest of lineups.

Attack

Currently, Barcelona has been on the lookout for a natural left winger among a few options, like Federico Chiesa and Kinsley Coman. However, even if these targets fail, Raphinha could be utilized in the left-wing position. Being the versatile winger he is, Raphinha has shown his mettle on Barcelona's left wing last season and possesses the capability to replicate the same.

Spearheading the attack, striking from the front, would be Barca's super striker Robert Lewandowski. Marking his arrival with 2 crucial goals against AC Milan in the preseason, Lewandowski has announced his arrival, and his reunion with Flick could become the ex-factor in Barcelona's strive for European glory.

On the right flank comes Barca youth sensation Lamine Yamal, who deserves the spot in the lineup without much justification. Coming on the back of a star-making campaign at the Euros, Yamal's show at the right wing has been simply sensational. In the presence of an experienced winger like Raphinha on the opposite flank, the duo can contribute to Barca's upcoming campaign success.