Rodri informs Manchester City he wants to sign for FC Barcelona

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FC Barcelona does not change its plans with Rodri, the 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester City, despite the rejection of their first proposal. The Catalan club is preparing a new offer after the player communicated to the English club his desire to move to Barcelona this summer.

Barça's initial attempt was €45 million, which was met with a negative response from City. Far from halting the operation, Barcelona plans to come back with a higher amount to meet the English club's demands.

🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona are very confident to get Rodri deal done. No panic after first bid rejected.

New official bid will follow and Rodri told Man City with maximum respect that he wants the move.

Barça will submit higher proposal. All parties convinced deal can happen soon. pic.twitter.com/QKWKF6u8kL

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 8, 2026

FC Barcelona Prepares a New Offer for Rodri

Confidence within FC Barcelona remains high as Rodri has taken a significant step. The midfielder has directly and respectfully informed Manchester City of his desire to switch teams and that his preference now is to play for Barça.

This stance eases Barcelona's work, although the financial aspect still needs to be resolved. City deemed the €45 million of the first proposal insufficient and expects a higher amount before allowing one of their key players to leave.

Barça is already working on this second offensive. The aim is to improve the fixed amount and find a payment structure that bridges the gap with Manchester City without breaking the economic limits set by the club.

In FC Barcelona's transfer market, the operation for Rodri has become one of the priorities in this late August window. The player is under contract until 2027, so City faces a different scenario compared to previous transfer windows if they fail to renew.

Rodri Has Stated His Desire to Leave Manchester City

The player's move is a significant factor boosting confidence in Barcelona. Rodri aims to return to Spain, and discussions over the past few days have greatly facilitated his potential arrival at Camp Nou.

The Spanish international had been on Real Madrid's radar, but that possibility lost momentum following Barcelona's progress. FC Barcelona capitalized on the stall in those negotiations to enter with determination and secure the player's approval.

Rodri has also engaged with Barça's sports officials during this process. The club believes that his willingness allows for clearer negotiations with Manchester City; now, it's the agreement between the clubs that stands between the midfielder and Barcelona.

The FC Barcelona transfer market could witness a significant move before the transfer deadline. The second proposal will exceed €45 million, although the new figure to be submitted to City has not been publicly disclosed.

An Agreement Could Be Reached in the Coming Days

Negotiations remain open, and there is optimism about narrowing the financial gap. The rejection of the first offer hasn't prompted Barça to seek an immediate alternative but has led the club to prepare an improved proposal.

Manchester City now holds the key decision. Rodri has expressed his desire to leave, while the English club aims to secure a sum in line with their valuation before greenlighting the transfer.

The next move from FC Barcelona will be to present this second offer. If they manage to meet City's demands, the agreement could progress swiftly, making Rodri's signing one of the primary operations in FC Barcelona's transfer market.

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