Rodri Chooses Barcelona While Clubs Continue Negotiations

Overview

• Rodri’s agent confirmed on Friday that the player has chosen to join FC Barcelona over Real Madrid, a claim reported by multiple transfer specialists.
• Sources report personal terms between Rodri and Barcelona are agreed, with outlets saying a four-year deal and a high annual gross salary have been offered.
• No official club announcement has been made because Barcelona and Manchester City have not finalized a transfer fee, with media estimates near €60 million.
• The agent says Real Madrid pursued Rodri aggressively and made a lucrative offer described as 'unrefusable,' and City earlier held talks while sensing other clubs entering the race.
• If the move proceeds, Manchester City will face pressure to sell rather than risk losing Rodri for free in 2027 and Barcelona will need to fit his wages into their post-departure payroll plans.