BREAKING: Barcelona joins Real Madrid in the race for Man City’s Rodri
Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Rodri by opening talks with his representatives, setting up a transfer battle with Real Madrid for the Manchester City midfielder.
Barcelona have emerged as serious contenders to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, opening discussions with the Spain international’s representatives over a possible transfer.
According to The Athletic, the Catalan club believe the midfielder would fit seamlessly into Hansi Flick’s system and are exploring the financial conditions required to complete a deal.
The Spanish champions are considering strengthening their midfield after Frenkie de Jong suffered a long-term knee injury.
However, Barcelona’s financial constraints mean player sales are likely to be necessary before they can make a formal move. Real Madrid also remain interested in Rodri, having monitored his situation throughout the transfer window.
Rodri has entered the final year of his Manchester City contract and has yet to agree fresh terms, increasing speculation over his future. The 30-year-old has previously admitted he would like to return to La Liga before the end of his career, making a move back to Spain a realistic possibility.
The midfielder’s reputation has continued to grow after captaining Spain to the 2026 FIFA World Cup title and winning the tournament’s Golden Ball award.
Since joining City from Atletico Madrid in 2019, Rodri has established himself as one of Europe’s leading midfielders, helping the club secure multiple major honours, including the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.
