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Barcelona pursues Rodri as key signing for Hansi Flick's project

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 8:20 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Barcelona pursues Rodri as key signing for Hansi Flick's project

Summary

FC Barcelona aims to secure a major signing by pursuing Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, who recently helped Spain win the World Cup. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick considers Rodri essential, citing his experience as a need for a young squad lacking leadership. Talks with Manchester City have commenced following Rodri's indication of interest, positioning Barcelona optimistically about the transfer. The club believes his addition would enhance their midfield while hindering Real Madrid's efforts to strengthen theirs.

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•Barcelona targets Rodri after his World Cup victory with Spain.
•Hansi Flick identifies Rodri as crucial for team leadership.
•Talks with Manchester City have started.
•Rodri prefers Barcelona over Real Madrid for a potential transfer.
•Barcelona aims to strengthen midfield and deny Real Madrid a key player.

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8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Report – The reason why Flick and Barcelona are pushing to sign World Cup winner

What they're saying

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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 cham...
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