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Barcelona captain unsettled by club's interest in Rodri

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:10 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Barcelona captain unsettled by club's interest in Rodri

Summary

Barcelona captain Frenkie de Jong expressed surprise at the club's pursuit of Manchester City star Rodri, particularly given his current injury status. Initially, Rodri was thought to be headed to Real Madrid before shifting his focus to Barcelona. De Jong is concerned about losing his starting role with Rodri's potential arrival, which follows a decline in his relationship with national team coach Hansi Flick. The captain's previous choices in prioritizing national duties reportedly led to his injury, further complicating his position. Barcelona's interest signals a significant shift in team dynamics regarding its midfield setup.

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•Frenkie de Jong is currently injured and worried about his starting position.
•Rodri had previously been linked to Real Madrid before considering Barcelona.
•Barcelona's decision came after De Jong's declining relationship with coach Hansi Flick.
•Rodri's arrival is seen as a boost for Barcelona's midfield.

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Rodri’s potential move to Barcelona has been the talk of the town in Spain in recent weeks, and unsurprisingly so given how poetic it is for him to join a bulk of the Spanish national team dressing ...
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