FC Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is keeping close tabs on highly-rated 19-year-old winger Dani Rodríguez, who is currently recovering from a shoulder injury sustained shortly after making his first-team debut against Real Valladolid in May 2025.
Rodríguez, considered one of La Masia’s most promising wide forwards, underwent surgery shortly after the setback. With an estimated three-to-four-month recovery window, he has been progressing steadily and is now training individually with Barça Atlètic, though he has yet to return to full squad sessions.
Meanwhile, the club’s pre-season tour of Asia has seen several academy prospects rise to the occasion, with Jofre Torrents, Pedro ‘Dro’ Fernandez, and Toni Fernandez all turning heads and impressing the first-team staff with their performances and attitude.
Still, despite fierce competition from fellow La Masia graduates, Flick is reportedly convinced of Dani Rodríguez’s long-term potential, believing the young winger has the qualities to thrive at the highest level.
Together with sporting director Deco, Flick will take time to carefully assess the most suitable developmental path for Rodríguez whether that means continued progression with Barça Atlètic, a possible loan move, or eventual integration into the first team squad during the 2025/26 season.
For now, the focus remains on recovery but behind the scenes, Dani Rodríguez is clearly in the plans, and Barça are not taking their eyes off him.