Rodri urges Barcelona to sign former Man City team-mate Julian Alvarez

Beyond his obvious eye for goal, Rodri was keen to highlight Alvarez’s impressive tactical intelligence and adaptability. The World Cup winner originally made his name as a traditional centre-forward, but he has consistently proven his ability to operate effectively across various attacking roles.

“He has almost played more often as a number 10 than as a number 9, even though he initially came from a number 9 position,” Rodri explained. “But he has also adapted to a role where he can play as an attacking midfielder, a playmaker, and he has even played matches as a central midfielder. He is truly a spectacular player.”