Exclusive, Rodrigo Caio was one step away from Barcelona: the background

Daniele Longo. Translated by Nikita Fesyukov
21 dic 2018

Few moments and a decision that can change your professional life. Rodrigo Caio has lived his last days with bated breath, hoping to take the train called Barcelona. Because according to what Calciomercato.com exclusively learned, the Brazilian defender was very close to a move to the Nou Camp.

Caio, who had also been followed by AC Milan and Roma, had become a practical option to reinforce the defensive department, decimated by the many injuries. The board of directors had formulated an official proposal to Sao Paolo: a six-mo loa deal with an option to buy.

There was already a principal agreement even with the agent of the player and the suitcases were almost closed. Then, however, the twist that broke the dream arrived, at least for the moment. Valverde has expressed his preference for Jeison Murillo because he knows La Liga well and is more ready. Yesterday the transfer became official, but Caio remains on the list of the club: A dream only postponed?