Manchester City have reportedly rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million ($52 million) from Barcelona for World Cup winner Rodri.
Result
The 30-year-old has just one season remaining on his deal at the Etihad Stadium and has been strongly linked with a return to his native Spain.
Player and Team Performance
City are understood to want about £68 million for Rodri, who was named player of the tournament at the recent World Cup in North America. The Spanish powerhouse said on Thursday (August 6, 2026) that the 19-year-old forward will be linked to the club for the next seven seasons. Real Madrid had appeared likely to be Rodri’s next club, but La Liga rivals Barcelona now seem to be in pole position. Real Madrid has reached a deal with Leipzig for the transfer of young Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande.
He said the club was proud that Diomande’s performances “garnered significant international attention.”
