Barcelona’s push to sign Rodri from Manchester City appears to have reached an agreement on 16 August, giving the club a huge midfield boost if the remaining formal steps are completed. The move stops short of an official announcement or registration for now, and the final fee, contract length and any last paperwork remain unclear.
- Rodri could be on his way from Manchester City to Barcelona after an agreement was reportedly reached.
- The final transfer package is yet to be publicly confirmed, even after Barcelona’s bids climbed towards the €70m mark.
- Barcelona’s interest was driven in part by the need for cover, with Frenkie de Jong expected to miss several months.
Rodri’s Current Barcelona Situation
Rodri featured throughout Spain’s 2026 World Cup run, starting all three group matches and all five knockout games. Manchester City’s 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal on Saturday provides brief same-day context.
How the Manchester City Talks Reached This Stage
An opening €45m offer was knocked back, and the numbers then rose through proposals of €50m and €60m before a third offer of around €70m
Manchester City had previously been holding out for €80m, and the final fee has not yet been publicly confirmed. Barcelona and City were still in talks on 16 August before the apparent breakthrough, while City were also expecting to do more transfer business before the summer window shuts.
What Rodri’s Move Could Mean for Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong’s knee injury is expected to sideline him for several months. If the remaining steps are completed, Rodri would give Barcelona another senior midfield option during his absence.
Barcelona’s 5-2 friendly win over Basel on Saturday came as the club continued its pre-season work, with the next step now being an official announcement and registration, which will determine when Rodri can formally become part of the squad.
