Rodri closer to Barcelona than Real Madrid

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Rodri Hernández, a 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester City, has become a concrete possibility for FC Barcelona's transfer market in the last few hours. The Catalan club has made progress in talks with the player, while the option of Real Madrid is losing strength due to differences in the negotiation.

The Spanish international's contract expires in June 2027, and he wants to return to Spain after seven seasons in England. Manchester City does not rule out a sale this summer but demands an amount exceeding €60 million to authorize his departure.

Rodri Hernández listens to FC Barcelona's proposal

FC Barcelona has taken advantage of the standoff between Rodri Hernández and Real Madrid to present its project. The discussions have allowed the Catalan club to narrow the gap with the midfielder, who until this week had considered the white team as the primary option to return to LaLiga.

The situation has changed after Madrid's contract offer did not convince the player. Rodri was willing to sign for four seasons, but economic differences froze an operation that had progressed in the weeks following the World Cup.

Barcelona had already inquired about the transfer price and salary conditions. Initially, there was no immediate negotiation as Hansi Flick believed the position was covered, but Madrid's deadlock led the club to reconsider its stance.

The injury to Frenkie de Jong also impacts the planning. While the squad has several midfielders, Rodri would provide a specific option as a pivot and would allow a reorganization in an area that will be without the Dutch player for several months.

Real Madrid loses the advantage in the operation

Real Madrid had initiated talks after the World Cup and hoped to close the deal for around €60 million. However, Manchester City has valued the player between €65 and €75 million, capitalizing on not needing an immediate sale.

The differences extend beyond the club agreement. The proposal presented to the player also did not meet his expectations, even though José Mourinho had conveyed to the sports management that the arrival of a midfielder is a priority.

This turn of events allows FC Barcelona to compete for a player who had seemed inclined toward the Santiago Bernabéu in recent days. There is no definitive agreement yet, but the Catalan entity seems to have persuaded him to seriously consider joining.

Real Madrid must now decide whether to improve the economic conditions or abandon the operation. Maintaining their current offer would leave Barcelona with an advantage to negotiate both the player's contract and the price requested by the English club.

Manchester City retains control over Rodri's future

Manchester City can keep Rodri Hernández until 2027 if they do not receive a proposal in line with their valuation. The English club has strengthened the pivot position but has not mandated the midfielder's exit during this transfer window.

The remaining contract allows City room to negotiate, but rejecting all offers would increase the risk of the player entering the final year of his deal. This scenario could reduce his price in future markets.

The next move falls to FC Barcelona, which must turn the engagement with the player into an offer that fits its salary cap and meets the English club's demands. Meanwhile, Real Madrid can still revive talks, but Rodri Hernández is no longer solely waiting for the white team's offer.

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