As journalist Carlos Monfort revealed in SPORT, the German coach held a phone conversation with the Spanish midfielder in recent hours. During the call, Flick conveyed the club’s genuine interest and outlined the key role he would play in his project.

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This strong move confirms the Blaugrana side’s definitive entry into the race for the Madrid-born holding midfielder. The manager’s direct involvement is aimed at speeding up a strategic operation to strengthen Barça’s midfield ahead of the challenges to come.

The phone contact also comes at a crucial moment. It was recently leaked that Barcelona has managed to gain the upper hand and move into pole position to complete his signing, overtaking Real Madrid in the race.

Despite the financial complexity and Rodri’s importance at Manchester City, optimism reigns within the Catalan club. The ambitious sporting proposal explained by Flick could be decisive in tipping the balance in favor of Camp Nou.

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