Last updated: 15 August 2026. Every transfer below was checked against the sources listed at the end of this article on that date.
Earlier reporting on Rodri's next club pointed to Real Madrid. That's since changed.
The Actual Story
Rodri's move away from Manchester City is being negotiated with Barcelona, not Real Madrid as earlier reports suggested. Barcelona have made a second offer worth a reported โฌ65m plus โฌ5m in add-ons, an increase on their opening bid, but Manchester City are said to want closer to โฌ80m. Rodri, who enters the final year of his contract, is reported to want to return to Spain and has made Barcelona his priority. As of this update, no fee has been agreed.
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Key Takeaways
- Rodri's move is being negotiated with Barcelona, not Real Madrid.
- Barcelona's second offer was โฌ65m plus โฌ5m in add-ons; City want closer to โฌ80m.
FAQ
Q: Is Rodri joining Real Madrid?
No โ the club actually negotiating with Manchester City for Rodri is Barcelona.
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Sources
- Yahoo Sports โ Barcelona yet to agree fee with Manchester City over Rodri transfer
- Goal.com โ Barcelona make a new offer for Rodri: Manchester City state their position
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