Waiting for the signature of Barcelona hesitates to commit amid managerial uncertainty

Barcelona appear to have secured their first signing of the summer, although their ongoing managerial uncertainty could lead to complications in wrapping up that arrangement.

Guido Rodriguez has already agreed to join Barcelona at the end of the season when his Real Betis contract expires. The terms have already been decided, but due to the uncertain position of Xavi Hernandez as head coach, Sport they reported that the Argentine pivot is hesitant to commit until the situation has been clarified.

If Xavi stays – which is far from certain at this stage – then the likelihood is that Rodriguez's deal will be finalised. However, if a new manager comes in, especially from outside Barcelona's inner circle (aka not Rafael Marquez), then the deal could end up being scrapped altogether.

For now, Xavi looks more outside than in Barcelona, which could end Rodriguez's hopes of signing in the summer. The matter is likely to be clarified in the days after the end of the season.