FC Barcelona is keeping a close eye on several players in order to strengthen its squad in the near future. One of the names that has been mentioned the most in recent weeks is Rodri Hernández, the current Ballon d'Or winner.
The Manchester City midfielder has caused huge interest at both Camp Nou and Santiago Bernabéu. Hoewever, it seems that, for the moment, Barça has the advantage.
Barça's Interest in Rodri Hernández
Rodri is one of the best midfielders in the world today. With Manchester City, he won the Champions League and has been essential in the successes of the team under Pep Guardiola. It's no surprise that Barça, always paying attention to great international players, see him as an ideal piece to reinforce their midfield.
Barça has shown interest in Rodri due to his ability to control the pace of the game, his vision and his excellent ball distribution.
His ability to make quick transitions on the field would also fit perfectly into Hansi Flick's style of play. However, it's not just his soccering quality that attracts Barça but also his personal relationship with some key players in the team.
Dani Olmo's Influence
Rodri has spoken in several interviews about his good relationship with Dani Olmo, his teammate in the Spanish national team. The relationship between the two players is very close, which could be a decisive factor in Rodri's decision regarding his future.
In fact, Rodri has expressed that his bond with Dani Olmo could influence his decision. Olmo has been a key player in the Spanish national team and a great support for Rodri in his development as a footballer. This friendship between the two players could make it easier for Rodri to look favorably on a possible transfer to Barça.
Rodri's Future: Between Barça and Madrid
Rodri's future remains uncertain as he is currently injured and it's not known when he will be available to play again. In addition, his situation at Manchester City is stable, but it is not ruled out that he'll seek new challenges in his career. Although Real Madrid has shown interest in him, the player doesn't seem to be so attracted to the white project.
Dani Olmo's influence and the good atmosphere he could find at Barcelona seem to tip the balance in favor of the Catalonans. In the case of Barça, it sees Rodri as a golden opportunity to reinforce the midfield with one of the best players in the world.