Rodri chooses Barcelona

Hansi Flick called the midfielder to convince him to sign for the azulgranas

Mario Roldán Martínez | 6 Aug 2026 | 15.49
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Rodri, with Manchester City / Adam Vaughan
Rodri, with Manchester City / Adam Vaughan

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Rodri, a 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester City, has given the green light to his transfer to Barcelona, who are preparing their offensive to try to close one of the major market moves. The information, revealed by Jijantes, comes at a time when Real Madrid's interest continues on the table, and the future of the Spanish international remains unresolved.

Rodri, Barcelona's target to strengthen the midfield

The name Rodri has become a priority for Barcelona under Hansi Flick. According to information published this Thursday by the Sport newspaper, the German coach has contacted the player to convey his role within the sporting project, while the club works on the economic feasibility of a major operation.

The midfielder's contract with Manchester City expires at the end of the season, and so far, he has not renewed his contract. This situation has opened the door for several clubs to consider his incorporation during this market, although there is still no official offer confirmed by Barcelona.

The Spanish international also arrives with a significant reputation after winning the Ballon d'Or and being chosen as the best player in the last World Cup, circumstances that maintain his value very high despite being in the final year of his contract.

Rodri has chosen to play for Barcelona / Getty Images

Real Madrid remains in the race for Rodri

Real Madrid's interest in Rodri has not disappeared. In recent weeks, the white team had been singled out as the main candidate to sign the player, although negotiations with Manchester City have not progressed as expected. This situation has allowed Barcelona to gain prominence in the race for the midfielder.

Various reports published this Thursday even suggest that the Catalan club has already conveyed to both the player's environment and Manchester City its interest in building a competitive proposal if the Spanish international ultimately decides to change his destination.

Official figures for a possible offer have not yet been disclosed. British media place the player's valuation at around 60 million pounds, taking advantage of his last year of contract with the English club.

Manchester City awaits the final decision

While Barcelona and Real Madrid continue to monitor the case's evolution, Manchester City remains hopeful of retaining one of their key players. The English club is still awaiting the player's final decision, a decision that is garnering a lot of attention in the European market.

The next step will depend on whether Barcelona turns Rodri's alleged approval into a formal proposal. If this happens, the Catalan club will have to negotiate with Manchester City, while Real Madrid is still not backing down from an operation that remains open and could become one of the major stories of the summer market.

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