Barcelona makes another Rodri move
Barcelona’s pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri has continued after City rejected the Spanish club’s second offer, reported at around €60 million. Rodri, 30, remains under contract with Manchester City through June 2027.
Reports on Aug. 15 said Barcelona had submitted a third proposal worth about €70 million. No completed transfer has been announced, and Rodri remains a Manchester City player while talks over his future continue.
Barcelona bid reaches €60 million
Barcelona’s second offer for Rodri was reported at around €60 million, although British reports differed on the precise sterling value. Manchester City rejected that proposal and continued to demand a higher fee.
Barcelona has since reportedly submitted a third offer worth about €70 million. Rodri remains under contract with City until June 2027, and no transfer agreement has been announced.
Barcelona has raised its offer
Barcelona’s opening proposal for Rodri was reported at around £40 million, or approximately €45 million, and Manchester City rejected it. Barcelona then returned with a second offer reported at around €60 million, which City also turned down.
The pursuit has since progressed further. Reports on Aug. 15 said Barcelona submitted a third proposal worth about €70 million, although no agreement between the clubs has been announced.
Rodri enters final contract year
Rodri signed a Manchester City contract extension in July 2022 that runs through June 2027, leaving him in the final year of his current deal this summer.
Manchester City has wanted Rodri to sign another contract, but no new extension has been officially announced. At the same time, Barcelona continues to pursue the midfielder, and City manager Enzo Maresca has left open the possibility of players leaving before the transfer window closes.
Rodri reportedly favors Barcelona
Rodri has been reported to prefer a move to Barcelona after previously being linked with Real Madrid. Manchester City rejected Barcelona’s first two offers, while reports on Aug. 15 said the Catalan club had submitted a third proposal worth about €70 million.
Rodri remains a Manchester City player, and no transfer agreement has been officially announced. The clubs still need to reach terms before any move can be completed.
Rodri returns as a world champion
Rodri enters the transfer talks after captaining Spain to the 2026 World Cup title. FIFA awarded him the Golden Ball after eight matches as Spain secured its second men’s championship.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the July 19 final. Rodri completed 101 of 105 passes in the deciding match before Barcelona intensified its summer transfer pursuit again.
Rodri returned from injury setbacks
Rodri made 33 appearances for Manchester City during the 2025-26 season, scoring two goals over 2,184 minutes. His campaign followed a lengthy recovery from injury and included another setback that winter.
Manchester City reported that Rodri returned to stronger form in the final months before another muscular problem set back his progress. He then completed the World Cup without another reported setback.
Rodri owns a Ballon d’Or
Rodri won the men’s Ballon d’Or in 2024 after major achievements with Manchester City and Spain. The award made him the first Manchester City player ever to receive the honor.
The official Ballon d’Or record lists Rodri as the 2024 winner, between Lionel Messi in 2023 and Ousmane Dembélé in 2025. The honor followed his performances for City and Spain.
Barcelona midfield returns to training
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick held group training with all available first-team players on August 13. Pedri and Dani Olmo joined the session after reporting back from Spain’s World Cup-winning squad.
Pedri and Olmo completed individual work after returning on August 12. Barcelona continues preparing for the new season, while negotiations for Manchester City midfielder Rodri remain unresolved.
Barcelona season begins August 23
Barcelona begins its LaLiga campaign at Elche on August 23. The club then hosts Athletic Club at Spotify Camp Nou on August 27 before hosting Rayo Vallecano on August 31.
The transfer window overlaps with Barcelona’s opening competitive fixtures. Rodri remains a Manchester City player, and any move would depend on the clubs reaching an agreement before the window closes.
Fun fact: Rodri completed a business degree while playing professional soccer, proving even a Ballon d’Or winner once had homework.
Manchester City considers midfield options
Manchester City has explored midfield options while Rodri’s future remains unsettled. The club has shown interest in Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández and has been working on a deal for Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Those moves do not confirm that Rodri will leave. City has wanted Spain’s captain to sign a new contract, while Barcelona’s pursuit has continued beyond its rejected second offer, with reports on Aug. 15 saying the Spanish club submitted a third bid worth about €70 million.
Barcelona makes a third Rodri move
Manchester City rejected Barcelona’s first two offers for Rodri, including a second proposal reported at around €60 million. Barcelona has since reportedly returned with a third offer worth about €70 million.
No transfer agreement has been officially announced, so Rodri remains a Manchester City player while the clubs continue to work through their differences over a potential move.
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Rodri transfer remains unresolved
Rodri remains a Manchester City player despite Barcelona’s continuing pursuit. After City rejected Barcelona’s first two offers, reports on Aug. 15 said the Spanish club submitted a third proposal worth about €70 million.
No completed transfer has been announced. Rodri remains under contract with Manchester City through June 2027 while the clubs consider whether an agreement can be reached.
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