Barcelona Snatch Rodri from Real Madrid's Hands
Barcelona have become favorites to sign Ballon d’Or winner Rodri from Manchester City, ahead of rivals Real Madrid. The midfielder, who has been a priority for Madrid for several years, looked set to join the 15-time Champions League winners, but a delay in the deal allowed Barcelona to exploit the situation. Rodri’s agent confirmed that the player has chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid, citing the Catalan club’s interest as the reason for his decision.
Barcelona‘s pursuit of Rodri comes amid concerns over Frenkie de Jong’s fitness, with the Dutch midfielder potentially requiring surgery due to a persistent injury. The Catalan giants have already strengthened their squad this summer with the signings of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, but any deal for Rodri will require a significant financial outlay, with Manchester City expected to hold firm on their €50 million asking price.
Manchester City and Barcelona are currently in the early stages of negotiations, with Rodri open to the move. This development comes after Rodri won the World Cup trophy as captain of the Spanish side, adding to his impressive achievements at Manchester City.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Barcelona will be able to secure the signing of Rodri, but for now, they have taken the lead in the race for the midfielder’s signature.
