- Rodri has informed Real Madrid that his preference, should he leave England this summer, is to join Barcelona.
- Rodri has given Barcelona permission to formally approach Manchester City and explore the conditions of a transfer.
- Barcelona can now move from background interest to negotiating a deal, with Rodri convinced by calls from Hansi Flick and Spain teammates.
- Real Madrid appears to have little appetite to convince Rodri to change his mind, and may move on.
- Reports put the potential fee at around €60 million, with Barcelona prepared to offer a four-year contract worth around €30 million gross annually.
- Barcelona had been monitoring Rodri's situation for several weeks while keeping their distance because Madrid appeared to have the advantage.
Rodri has reportedly chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid as he seeks to leave Manchester City. The midfielder has granted Barcelona permission to negotiate a transfer, with the club prepared to offer a four-year contract worth approximately €30 million annually.123456
Real Madrid's interest in Rodri appears to be waning, as the club is comfortable moving on when a player shows a clear preference for another team. Sources indicate that Madrid's president, Florentino Perez, was not fully convinced of Rodri due to his injury history and age, which may have contributed to their decision to step back.
Rodri's decision is influenced by his relationships with Barcelona players through the Spanish national team and his admiration for the club's style of play. He has already won numerous trophies with Manchester City, including the Premier League and Champions League, and feels he has little left to achieve in England.
Barcelona has been monitoring Rodri's situation for weeks, and while their primary target remains Julián Álvarez, they see Rodri as a significant addition. The potential transfer fee is estimated at €60 million, and with Rodri's contract at City expiring in a year, the club faces a crucial decision: renew, sell, or risk losing him for free in 2027.
As the situation develops, it remains to be seen how Manchester City will respond to Barcelona's approach and whether Rodri's preference will lead to a successful transfer.
“Barcelona's primary target remains Julián Álvarez, but the Rodri pursuit is significant enough to maintain contact. Reports value the midfielder at around €60 million, with a four-year contract worth €30 million gross annually, while City has identified Ayyoub Bouaddi as a possible successor.”
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