Report – The reason why Flick and Barcelona are pushing to sign World Cup winner
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FC Barcelona have decided to go all in on one of the most ambitious signings of recent years.
The club are determined to bring in Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner and freshly crowned World Cup champion with Spain, viewing him as the ideal player to become the cornerstone of Hansi Flick’s project.
The operation has gathered momentum after Rodri gave Barcelona the green light, leaving the club with the task of reaching an agreement with Manchester City, with talks already under way.
Flick made Rodri a priority
Now, according to SPORT, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has played a decisive role throughout the process.
The German coach personally informed the sporting department that signing a player of Rodri’s calibre was a priority, and after the initial discussions between all parties, optimism inside the club has grown significantly.
According to the report, Flick outlined several reasons why he believes Rodri is the perfect addition to the squad.
Hansi Flick personally pushed for Rodri. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Experience the squad is missing
One of the main factors is experience. Beyond his unquestionable footballing quality, Flick believes Barcelona need a senior player who is accustomed to competing at the very highest level.
With such a young squad, the coach feels the team lacks someone capable of leading during the biggest moments, particularly in the Champions League and during the decisive stages of the season.
That need has become even more evident following Robert Lewandowski’s departure, which deprived the dressing room of one of its most experienced leaders.
Rodri fits that profile perfectly. He has won the Champions League, claimed football’s biggest individual honours and, despite everything he has achieved, is still viewed as a player hungry for more success.
Flick personally got involved
Flick’s involvement has gone beyond internal discussions. As previously reported, the Barcelona manager personally called Rodri to explain the club’s sporting project and his plans for the midfielder.
Signing imminent. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
That conversation proved to be one of the defining moments of the operation.
Barcelona’s swift and decisive approach ultimately convinced Rodri, who chose the Catalan project over Real Madrid after feeling the Spanish giants were too slow to act.
Inside Camp Nou, Rodri’s arrival is viewed as a move with benefits on multiple fronts.
Barcelona would not only add one of the world’s best midfielders, but would also deny their biggest rivals the organiser many believe Real Madrid urgently need after last season’s struggles in midfield.
Now attention turns to Manchester City
With a verbal agreement already in place with the player, Barcelona’s next step is to submit their formal proposal to Manchester City.
For now, optimism is growing inside Camp Nou that the midfielder Flick personally requested could soon become the leader Barcelona believe they need to challenge for every major trophy.