Hansi Flick targets Rodri for FC Barcelona transfer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
FC Barcelona's Hansi Flick has taken the lead in negotiations to acquire Manchester City's Rodri Hernández. The German coach reached out in a recent phone call to express the club's strong interest and outline Rodri's potential role in his plans. Barcelona is reportedly in a favorable position, having surpassed Real Madrid in the race for the midfielder amid financial complexities. Optimism persists within the club regarding the potential signing, bolstered by Flick's ambitious sporting proposal.
- •Hansi Flick is directly involved in Rodri’s transfer negotiations.
- •Barcelona has overtaken Real Madrid in the quest for Rodri.
- •The signing is seen as crucial for Barcelona's midfield strategy.
- •Rodri holds significant importance for Manchester City.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona Boss Flick Calls Rodri To Persuade Him Into Transfer, Reports Carlos Montfort
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — SPORT. Hansi Flick steps in: calls Rodri to join Barça
"FC Barcelona has made a major statement in the transfer market. Hansi Flick has decided to personally take charge of the negotiations to secure the signing of Rodri Hernández, star of Manchester City...
"FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has called Rodri to explain his project to the Spain captain and try and convince him to join the Catalans from Manchester City.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:15 PMBarcelona Boss Flick Calls Rodri To Persuade Him Into Transfer, Reports Carlos Montfort
FC Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has called Rodri to explain his project to the Spain captain and try and convince him to join the Catalans from Manchester City.
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 12:22 PMSPORT. Hansi Flick steps in: calls Rodri to join Barça
FC Barcelona has made a major statement in the transfer market. Hansi Flick has decided to personally take charge of the negotiations to secure the signing of Rodri Hernández, star of Manchester City...
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