How Hansi Flick convinced Rodri to choose Barcelona over Real Madrid
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is reportedly persuading Manchester City midfielder Rodri to join the Catalan club instead of Real Madrid. While no transfer fee has been agreed upon, the player is allegedly reconsidering his options in favor of Barcelona.
Why it matters
Rodri is a high-profile Ballon d'Or winner, and his potential move would significantly shift the competitive balance between Spain's two biggest football clubs.
FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is the reason behind Rodri’s change of heart and why the Catalan club is said to be edging closer to hijacking the signing from Real Madrid, according to the latest transfer buzz.
The German coach picked up the phone to personally explain how his tactical plan will feature the World Cup winner, right as there was a “cooling off” period between Rodri and Real.
Nothing has been decided yet as a transfer fee has not been agreed between Manchester City and Barça. But recent reports say Rodri’s signing has gone from a remote possibility to a real one, at the same time as Madrid’s grasp on the player is slipping.
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