A long sequence of centuries and chances precedes our existence until determining the place of birth, so there is no merit to attribute to the outcome, but humble gratitude if, among all the cities in the world, Barcelona falls to you by chance. If we complain about

With a slight delay from the scheduled time, past eight in the evening, Rodri landed at El Prat airport amid great media anticipation. The player, unlike on other occasions and as had already happened in the morning with Cancelo, had no problem posing for photographers and making brief statements before heading to a city hotel to dine with FC Barcelona officials before being presented as a new blaugrana player in the coming hours. His initial message was emphatic: “These have been very intense days but I am very happy, playing for Barça is a dream and I am already eager to meet my teammates, some of whom I already know, and to get to work. The Champions League? I come to win everything that lies ahead.”