Overview
- Barcelona arranged a private meeting on July 30 that Deco used to sell Rodri on Hansi Flick’s project and the player subsequently signalled he prefers a move to Camp Nou.
- Rodri has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona but no transfer is complete because Manchester City hold the decisive say on any sale.
- Barcelona raised an opening offer of about €45m plus add‑ons to a reported €60m proposal as talks seek to bridge a valuation gap with City.
- Manchester City initially valued Rodri near €80m and English reports say they may only accept a fee closer to €70m, which creates urgency to resolve the deal before early-season fixtures.
- If completed the move would force Barcelona to reshape midfield roles and sell players to finance the fee, while Real Madrid have shifted focus to a cheaper youth target at Ajax.