In the public eye, Rani Khedira was often "Sami Khedira's little brother" and not an actor who was given more attention. However, this has now turned 180 degrees.

The rapid development of Rani Khedira is difficult even for the player to grasp. At least he recently explained that the fact of being among the squad candidates for the World Cup is just as unreal as the current place in the table with Union Berlin. For the 28-year-old, however, things could go even higher. According to the Spanish media, even the big FC Barcelona should have kept an eye on the Union star. The midfielder doesn't want to get too close to it though. "I didn't have a Spanish number on my phone. It's a rumor at the moment but I'm not investigating it because I play at a really great club," he explained to Sky Sport News. He also made it clear that he felt "very comfortable" with the Irons. Khedira wanted to "focus on the last four games [before the World Cup break] and the second half of the season".

However, an alleged interest in Barca cannot be brushed aside quite so easily. Khedira announced that he wanted to clarify everything with his brother Sami and his agent during the World Cup break. The only question is whether Khedira is not busy with completely different things during the World Cup. Union manager Oliver Ruhnert leaves the speculation cold. "If that's the case, we would deal with it," he told BILD. All in all, the story sounds a little unrealistic. What is clear is that Barca leader Sergio Busquets is leaving the Catalans in the summer. Despite midfielders like Frenkie de Jong, Franck Kessié, Pedri and Gavi, a new six could be necessary. Whether this is then really called Khedira is rather doubtful.

This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Barça rumor about Rani Khedira: That says the Union star.