Barcelona summer signing Rodri has taken little time to settle into life at his new club and is already a regular fixture in Hansi Flick’s starting XI. The Spain star is also playing an important role off the pitch, particularly…
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has quickly become an influential presence at the club, acting as a personal mentor and tutor to young forward Lamine Yamal. According to a report from Catalunya Radio, the Spain international has bonded closely with Yamal, who values the experienced midfielder's advice following their time together with the national team.
Rodri has also established a wider leadership role within manager Hansi Flick's squad, where he is regarded as an unofficial captain. Off the pitch, he frequently dines with Yamal, Alejandro Balde, and former Manchester City teammates Gabriel Jesus and Joao Cancelo, while actively discussing tactical ideas with Flick and his staff.
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