After five years training at La Masia, the youth player Dani Rodríguez officially debuted wearing the Barça jersey. He did so by express order of Hansi Flick, who hasn't taken his eyes off him in his appearances with the reserve team. He is a 19-year-old winger, with a lot of dribbling ability and can play on both wings. He has the German coach won over, who, despite his early injury, hopes to give him more opportunities sooner rather than later.
Dani Rodríguez: An Offer to Leave
This past summer, many proposals arrived at Dani Rodríguez's table, whose contract with Barça had ended. Despite this, he decided to renew with the team of his dreams, extending his bond until 2027. Along the way, he rejected strong financial and sporting offers from clubs like Tottenham, Real Sociedad, or Athletic Club.
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that, precisely, it is Athletic Club who plans to make another move for Dani Rodríguez, taking advantage of his Basque condition. Although last summer they could have taken him for free, they are now considering offering up to 10 million euros for his signing. He is a winger who is very liked at San Mamés and is seen as the perfect replacement for Nico Williams, who is expected to leave next summer.
Hansi Flick Decides: Dani Rodríguez Stays at Barça
In this regard, Barça sources point out to Madrid-Barcelona that there is no intention of letting Dani Rodríguez leave. Hansi Flick is a great admirer of his and hopes that, soon, he can permanently join the first team. He is an attacking profile that has been missing this season and to whom he would have liked to give an opportunity earlier. Unfortunately, injuries have postponed more than the German would have liked for this moment to arrive.
In any case, Hansi Flick is clear: Dani Rodríguez has more than enough quality to be in the first team and hopes to take him to Asia next preseason. There, he will have the opportunity to earn a spot definitively with the 'seniors', or to seek an alternative. A loan is not ruled out, but there will never be a permanent departure.
Flick trusts 100% in the qualities of the youth player and intends that, next season, if all goes well, he will already be regularly in the dynamics of the first team definitively.