Key Takeaways:
- Barcelona submitted an initial offer of €45 million plus €10 million in bonuses for Rodri yesterday
- Manchester City have rejected the proposal, holding out for at least €65 million for the Ballon d’Or winner
- Rodri has agreed personal terms with Barcelona and his contract with City expires next summer
Transfer Developments
After confirmation emerged yesterday that Rodri intends to continue his playing career at Barcelona, the Catalan giants wasted no time in approaching Manchester City with a formal proposal. Their opening bid amounted to €45 million with a further €10 million available in performance-related bonuses. The Etihad Stadium outfit, however, turned down this offer, as the publication states City are holding out for a minimum of €65 million for the Ballon d’Or recipient.
🚨🔵🔴 BREAKING: Barcelona now in official club to club talks with Man City and very confident to get Rodri deal done.
Initial indications from Barça open to pay fee slightly over €45m, Man City in direct talks indicating higher price.
Rodri wants Barça. 🔜 pic.twitter.com/Ttrs8KbVZJ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2026
Negotiation Stance and Player Commitment
Despite the initial rejection, there is a sense of assurance at Camp Nou since Barcelona have already secured the player’s agreement. Rodri’s existing deal with Manchester City is set to run until next summer, and the Spanish club maintains that, following his decision to spurn Real Madrid, no other contenders are currently in the running. According to Sportingpedia sources, Barcelona’s position is to not exceed €50 million as a guaranteed sum, with up to €10 million more through conditional bonuses.
Personal Terms and Official Statements
Barcelona have finalised personal terms with Rodri, reinforcing the belief that the transfer hinges solely on reaching an accord with Manchester City. The midfielder’s agent confirmed Rodri’s preference for the move to Camp Nou.
“Out of respect for Real Madrid, as their conduct was classy, Rodri informed them of his decision to join Barça,” said Pablo Barquero.
