Surprise: Flick ruled out signing Rodri

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Barcelona has decided to reject the signing of Rodri, the 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester City, in this summer transfer market. A decision by Hansi Flick, after what he could observe in the 2026 World Cup.

Despite searching for a replacement for Frenkie de Jong following his injury in the 2026 World Cup, the German coach has ruled out the operation valued at 75 million euros by the British club, leaving the way open for Real Madrid to pursue the signing of the Spanish international.

Hansi Flick's Reasons for Rejecting Rodri's Signing

Hansi Flick's refusal is based on the tactical incompatibility between Rodri and Pedri, observed during the 2026 World Cup with the Spanish national team, where Pedri gave up his starting spot to Fabián Ruiz to facilitate midfield integration. The Barcelona coach considers Pedri the main axis of his system and believes that the arrival of the midfielder would diminish the protagonism of the Canary Islands player.

Despite Frenkie de Jong's absence, the Barcelona technical staff prefers not to make a expenditure of 75 million euros. Flick trusts in covering the position with Marc Bernal and Gavi during the first part of the season, awaiting the definitive recovery of the Dutch midfielder for the second part of the 2026/2027 season.

Rodri's Contractual Situation and Real Madrid's Progress

The midfielder's contract with Manchester City expires in June 2027 and he has refused to renew after Pep Guardiola's departure from the English bench. With only 12 months of remaining connection, the player contemplates his return to Spain in this transfer period.

Real Madrid is the best-positioned club to close the deal at the request of José Mourinho. Manchester City has set the price at 75 million euros to transfer the player before he enters the final year of his contract.

Barcelona's board will realign its budget to consider economic alternatives in midfield before August 31, 2026. Barcelona's current goal is to finalize the signing of a center forward, with Julián Álvarez as the main option on Deco's agenda.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid's executives plan to start formal negotiations with Manchester City next week to try to reduce the demanded 75 million euros in England.

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