BIG NEWS: Guardiola wants a Barcelona star to replace Rodri

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Manchester City has set its sights on Frenkie de Jong to cover the absence of Rodri due to injury, a key player in Pep Guardiola's scheme. The absence of the Spanish midfielder has created the urgent need to find a quality replacement, and the Dutch player from FC Barcelona appears as an attractive option due to his talent, ability to distribute the game, and adapt to different roles in midfield, according to the portal Madrid-Barcelona.

However, Barça has no intention of selling De Jong, as Hansi Flick, their coach, considers him crucial for the team's immediate future. The Catalan club is going through a tough season with several key absences, so parting ways with a valuable piece like De Jong is not in their plans.

Hansi Flick Doesn't Want to Lose Frenkie de Jong

Guardiola's interest in Frenkie de Jong is not new, as in previous seasons, he tried to sign him without success. Now, with the urgency of Rodri's injury, City could resume contacts to achieve an incorporation that seems almost impossible, given Barça's firm stance and the player's importance in the team's structure. Flick values not only De Jong's present but also his long-term potential, especially in key competitions like the Champions League and La Liga.

Furthermore, from Barça's perspective, any move that weakens their midfield would be too risky, especially with recent absences that have affected the team like Dani Olmo and Marc Bernal. Therefore, any attempt by Manchester City seems unlikely to succeed unless the English club presents an extremely tempting offer that forces the Blaugranas to reconsider their position.

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