Rodri

Barcelona has beaten Real Madrid in the race for Rodri and is expected to sign the best defensive midfielder in the world for 76.5 million euros. He will fill the void left by Sergio Busquets, upgrade the defense, and serve as a mentor to Marc Bernal. If he returns from surgery at his peak, Hansi Flick has received the piece that could make the Spanish champion the master of Europe.

Following the midfielder's presentation at Barcelona, new details have emerged regarding the battle between the bitter rivals. According to reports in Spain, the Blancos' offer was significantly low.

The Spanish national team captain arrived in the Catalan capital to finalize his move from Manchester City to Barcelona, with a contract expected until 2030. The midfielder stated: "Playing for Barcelona is a dream for me."

Journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the deal, with details revealed by The Athletic. The Spanish midfielder is set to leave Manchester City after seven years and return to La Liga.

According to "AS", the Catalans believe that a sum of 70 million euros will satisfy Manchester City, even though the Sky Blues previously insisted on 80 million euros.

According to "Mundo Deportivo", the La Liga champion is optimistic regarding the signing of Rodri and Julian Alvarez and is currently not considering alternatives.

While waiting at the gate at the airport, passengers on the flight from Madrid to Liverpool were stunned to discover that Rodri was waiting in line next to them. A BBC Radio sports broadcaster documented: "We got such a crazy end to an amazing vacation." The Manchester City midfielder returned to England, while talks regarding his move to Barcelona continue.

According to "AS", Jose Mourinho understood the midfielder's decision to prefer Barcelona, and the club insists that they did not even speak with Manchester City regarding him. And what about adding an alternative midfielder?

In Spain, it is claimed that the midfielder spoke with the manager during their time together at Manchester City last season and heard from him that the Catalan club would be a better fit than Real Madrid.

Despite initial reports that a 45-million-euro bid was rejected, sources in Spain now claim Manchester City has agreed to a 50-million-euro deal. The midfielder is expected to sign officially next week.

One of the most intriguing issues of the transfer window in Spain is becoming complicated: according to a report in the Catalan "Sport", negotiations between Real Madrid and Manchester City midfielder Rodri have hit a dead end, and at the moment his move to the Santiago Bernabeu is not on the agenda.

Real Madrid continues its attempts to sign Rodri, but according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City is choosing not to rush the deal. Despite official talks with the Spanish giants, City has slowed down negotiations, anticipating potential interest from other clubs, including Barcelona.

The Blancos remain interested in the Manchester City midfielder but have prioritized completing the Ousmane Diomande deal. Meanwhile, the squad is full, and the club will need to release two players if both arrive.

Real Madrid is moving forward: President Florentino Perez has approved the pursuit of Rodri after months of inactivity. The club has initiated preliminary talks with Manchester City, signaling readiness to offer over 50 million euros for the midfielder.

The Spanish star who was chosen as the best player in the World Cup has so far rejected two offers to extend his contract at Manchester City. Paris Saint-Germain is following closely.

Reports from Spain indicate that Real Madrid is pushing to sign newly crowned world champion Rodri, despite a back injury. Although his contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, the club aims to finalize the deal now at the request of Jose Mourinho.