Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has nudged midfielder Rodri towards a move to Barcelona rather than arch-rivals Real Madrid. This revelation comes from Melchor Ruís, a journalist at the Spanish radio station Cadena COPE.
According to the source, the 30-year-old Spanish international directly sought his manager's advice during the past season regarding which of the two Spanish giants he should choose if he were to leave the English club.
Guardiola emphasised that the final decision rests solely with the player, but subtly pointed out the advantages of Barcelona's footballing model.
This perspective had a significant impact on Rodri, who believes that Barcelona's playing style aligns seamlessly with the tactical requirements he has been fulfilling under Guardiola's guidance in Manchester.
Additionally, personal discussions with Barcelona's head coach, Hansi Flick, further convinced the midfielder of the potential within the project at Camp Nou.
