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FC Barcelona Intensifies Pursuit of Manchester City’s Rodri
FC Barcelona has reportedly increased its bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri to 70 million euros, as negotiations between the two clubs continue.
According to reports from Khaosod Online, citing transfer market journalist Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona is pushing to sign Spanish international Rodri from Manchester City. The club has reportedly raised its offer from 50 million to 70 million euros in an attempt to secure the World Cup-winning midfielder. While Manchester City has previously indicated a valuation of at least 80 million euros, ongoing discussions suggest a potential compromise could be reached near the 70 million euro mark.
Reports from Marca indicate that Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, and Manchester City’s sporting director, Hugo Viana, have met to discuss a potential deal. Additionally, Rodri has reportedly held preliminary talks with Barcelona manager Hansi Flick. Rodri’s advisor, Pablo Barquero, recently confirmed that the player has already turned down an offer from Real Madrid.
For residents and football fans in Thailand, this transfer saga highlights the high-stakes nature of European football management. Should the move materialize, it is expected to significantly impact the squad composition at Barcelona, with media outlets like Sport noting that the arrival of Rodri could jeopardize the future of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong. As of now, the final terms of the agreement remain unconfirmed, and fans are awaiting official announcements from either club regarding the potential transfer.