Rodri to Barça: Hansi Flick takes charge of the case

Contacted by Hansi Flick, Rodri reviews Barça's project as his deal with Real Madrid remains stalled

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Rodri to Barça: Hansi Flick takes charge of the case

Barça is taking advantage of the disagreement between Rodri and Real Madrid. Hansi Flick has personally pitched his project to the Manchester City midfielder.

Rodri's transfer to Real Madrid is becoming more complicated. Although the Spaniard is a top priority for Los Blancos, he remains unconvinced by the contract terms on offer. Ready to sign for four years, he has yet to finalize the deal.

Madrid contract stalls Rodri

The main stumbling block is between Rodri and Real Madrid. On top of that, there's the transfer fee: Manchester City reportedly want at least €60 million for their 30-year-old midfielder. Madrid are trying to keep their investment under control, while the player expects a contract that matches his stature.

His recent minor back surgery may explain Madrid’s caution, but it doesn’t diminish the sporting value of the best player from the last World Cup.

Hansi Flick pitches Barça's offer

Barça are looking to capitalize on this deadlock. According to Sport, Hansi Flick has personally called Rodri to present his vision and the central role he could play in Catalonia. The Spanish international is said to have been receptive to the German coach’s pitch.

The Blaugrana, however, are not looking to rush things. Rodri wasn’t their initial target and the board suspects there may be some bluffing involved. Still, his positional intelligence, resistance to pressing, and command of transitions would meet a major need for Barça in La Liga.

🚨🚨 HANSI FLICK 🇩🇪 CALLED RODRI 🇪🇸 TO PRESENT HIS PROJECT AND CONVINCE THE PLAYER!!! 💙❤️

This call may have changed everything in the player’s mind.

The club is looking to keep a low profile around what is seen as a complex negotiation.

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Two similar offers, Rodri will decide

According to Fabrizio Romano, both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona are prepared to offer Manchester City similar transfer fees. The final decision, therefore, rests entirely with the player. Rodri has been negotiating with Madrid for several weeks, but Barça have made their move while the deal remains unfinished.

A Champions League and Premier League winner with City, Rodri is expected to make his decision based on the contract terms and the role promised in each sporting project.