This summer, Olympique Lyonnais has long been looking for a sentinel for its midfield. A strong need and workhorse of Laurent Blanc, this defensive midfielder was ultimately Paul Akouakou, who was absolutely not among the Rhone priorities for this position during their long months of research. Indeed, his partner at Betis, Guido Rodriguez, was the option favored by the Lyon board, who lost their teeth in the face of the astronomical demands made by their Andalusian counterparts during the negotiations.
However, while the world champion’s contract with Argentina expires next June in Seville, the latter is expected to leave Betis next summer. This is good, according to several reports from the other side of the Pyrenees, FC Barcelona is observing the situation of the 29-year-old player. If he does not extend his lease with Beticos, the culé club could even be tempted to take action this summer with a more attractive price. While Barça only has Oriol Romeu in this sentry role, recruiting Rodriguez would provide a more than serious alternative to the former Girona man. In any case, Guido Rodriguez’s profile is completely validated by Xavi according to the Spanish media.
