Barcelona would need to make real progress on their valuation before any move for Rodri starts looking close, with the clubs still appearing far apart despite ongoing contact. The Catalan side are understood to be pitching around the €60m mark plus add-ons, while Manchester City’s asking price looks nearer €80m.
- Barcelona’s move for Rodri remains unresolved, with no agreement in place.
- The proposed package is expected to be around €60m plus add-ons.
- Manchester City’s valuation looks closer to €80m, leaving a clear gap to bridge.
Barcelona’s Pursuit of Rodri
Barcelona’s interest in Rodri looks tied directly to their midfield planning, with the Manchester City star seen as a possible long-term answer in the holding role Sergio Busquets used to make his own. The move also appears to have climbed the priority list as the club look for further midfield reinforcements.
Rodri’s recent workload shows why Barcelona could be going all in on him. He made 21 Premier League appearances and played 1,511 minutes in the 2025 league season for Manchester City, while also registering five straight appearances for Spain during the 2026 World Cup. That level of usage helps explain why Barcelona would view him as more than a short-term fix.
Manchester City’s Stance on a Sale
Manchester City’s resistance makes plenty of sense when you look at how important Rodri is to the way they play. He has been central to their midfield structure, helping the side recycle possession cleanly, set the tempo and keep control of matches, so a cut-price sale would be tough to justify.
City would also prefer to keep him and sort out a new contract rather than cash in now. His current deal is said to run until 2027, which gives the club another reason to hold firm unless their position changes later in the window.
What a Rodri Deal Could Mean for Barcelona
If Barcelona do find a way to close the gap, Rodri could give them a long-term midfield option and strengthen their push to improve in Europe.
For now, Barcelona and Manchester City still have to narrow the difference between the proposed fee and City’s valuation.
