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Flick cites focus and minutes management for Balde's omission vs Elche
sports2 days ago

Flick cites focus and minutes management for Balde's omission vs Elche

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick explained Alejandro Balde's omission from the squad for the La Liga opener against Elche, saying Balde wasn’t 100% focused and that he needs to manage minutes with players able to play 90 minutes. Flick said he spoke with Balde this morning and told him to clear his mind, with a potential return discussion after the match; Balde has been linked with Manchester United, Aston Villa and Benfica amid transfer speculation.

via Barca Blaugranes|
#alejandro-balde#barcelona#hansi-flick
Rodri joins Barcelona as Flick hails him as the best No. 6
barcelona-transfer-rumors-and-news7 days ago

Rodri joins Barcelona as Flick hails him as the best No. 6

Barcelona completed the €75m signing of Rodri from Manchester City; Hansi Flick called him perhaps the best No. 6, noting he can control games, contribute in defense and aerial duels, and raise the level of the squad, with Rodri in good shape after back surgery and set to begin training ahead of Barca’s La Liga title defense.

via Barca Blaugranes|
#barcelona#barcelona-transfer-rumors-and-news#hansi-flick
Rodri's Barcelona Switch Sparks Madrid Outcry Over Lost Paradise
sports7 days ago

Rodri's Barcelona Switch Sparks Madrid Outcry Over Lost Paradise

Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid, triggering a fiery Madrid reaction led by AS columnist Tomas Roncero, who said Real had offered a huge contract but Barca's pull—via Deco, Laporta, Hansi Flick and Guardiola—swayed him. He argued Barcelona has less pressure and fewer European ambitions than Real Madrid, wished Rodri well, and teased that Barca might not win another Champions League, while contrasting Barca's Montjuic venue with Real's modern Bernabéu.

via goal.com|
#barcelona#champions-league#real-madrid
Rodri would have redefined Real Madrid, says Valdano
sports8 days ago

Rodri would have redefined Real Madrid, says Valdano

Valdano argues Rodri would have dramatically transformed Real Madrid’s midfield—speeding up build‑ups and improving distribution—more than he would have altered Barcelona’s approach. He suggests Barca would benefit but not redefine its identity under Flick, while Madrid would gain an influential, game‑changing presence. He also notes Rodri’s value is measured by influence (roughly 40m for Madrid vs 35m for Barca) rather than goal output.

via Managing Madrid|
#barcelona#midfield#real-madrid
Rodri to Barca Sparks a High-Stakes Transfer Domino
sports8 days ago

Rodri to Barca Sparks a High-Stakes Transfer Domino

Barcelona’s $88.5 million Rodri deal from Manchester City could trigger a market domino effect: Barca must trim wage space by offloading fringe players (Tommy Marques, Marc Casado, Hector Fort) as they push for Julian Alvarez, while City seek midfield reinforcements (Ayyoub Bouaddi) and keep tabs on Enzo Fernandez, potentially unleashing a flurry of moves involving Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Palace in the final days of the window.

via Sports Illustrated|
#barcelona#julian-alvarez#man-city
Gordon Sparks Barca in Basel Preseason as Rodri Debate and Balde Doubts Loom
sports9 days ago

Gordon Sparks Barca in Basel Preseason as Rodri Debate and Balde Doubts Loom

Barcelona defeated Basel 5-2 in a pre-season friendly, with Anthony Gordon’s pace and direct running standing out, fuelling optimism about his role as Barca sharpen their attack. The discussion also touched on whether signing Rodri is worth the investment given Garcia and Marc Bernal’s solid (if not Rodri‑level) performances as alternative defensive‑midfield options. Meanwhile, Alejandro Balde’s inconsistencies at left‑back keep Gerard Martin in favour and fuel talk of potential roster changes or a sale.

via Barca Blaugranes|
#balde#barcelona#basel