Rodri, the boss that Flick needed

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27/08/26 21:00:00

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The signing of Rodri by FC Barcelona changes everything completely. We must forget about that team hanging on the edge, suffering defensively and exposed in every transition, vulnerable to reckless play. With the Madrid-born player, Hansi Flick's Barça stops surviving games to take control from start to finish. The team will play according to Rodri's wishes, and if not, Flick needs to rethink many things.

Rodri is a constant lifeline. If a teammate is trapped on the wing with the ball, he quickly appears to provide an outlet. His response is immediate: he always offers a viable passing option to keep the ball moving and stretch the team's possession. He provides the stability that Flick's team needs to regain the interior game of the first season that was lost in the second.

Rodri, the leader Hansi Flick needed

Some say he won't get along with Pedri due to what happened at the World Cup. However, they will be a dominant pair in Spanish and European territory. Rodri reads the game like no other. He knows exactly when to stay back as an anchor and when to move forward if Pedri drops deep to collect the ball.

From there, things flow effortlessly. Combining his touch with Pedri's, factoring in Olmo's final pass or Fermín's arrival, and adding Pau Cubarsí's playmaking from the back, the first passing sequence is polished. It's a symphony. Barcelona has the core of the World Cup-winning Spanish team, which, unless something strange happens, should perform brilliantly in the blue and red.

Off the ball, he is a beast. Rodri defends proactively, with cunning and fearlessness. He needs just a couple of strides to cut off your passing options or dispossess you high up the pitch. If the opponent manages to overcome his pressure and penetrates the box, Rodri instantly spots the gap between the center-backs and drops back to clear like an additional defender. Cubarsí will thrive with him around.

On the field, he must be Flick's voice. If he notices the team losing balance or getting disjointed, he raises his voice and organizes the lines promptly. When it's time to press high after a turnover, he leads the charge. He dictates when to increase the pace and when to slow down the game to frustrate the opponent. Additionally, Marc Bernal will have the best mentor in the dressing room to learn the craft of a midfielder.

A Ballon d'Or winner is never overpriced

At 30 years old and coming back from a knee injury, don't be fooled. In that role, it's not just about legs; it's about intelligence. Modrić, Kroos, or Busquets have shown that intelligence is timeless. Rodri has at least four more years at a top level.

Paying 65 or 75 million for a Ballon d'Or winner is not expensive. It's an absolute steal, especially when he fits perfectly into the spine you've built. Barcelona has just made a statement. This signing sends a message to the rest of the European elite, as Rodri himself said: "We're going for the Champions League."

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