Barcelona sees opening bid for Rodri rejected by Manchester City

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Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Barcelona sees opening bid for Rodri rejected by Manchester City
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Barcelona's bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been rejected. The Catalan club offered approximately €45 million plus add-ons for the 30-year-old World Cup-winning captain, but City officials consider the bid insufficient, demanding around €80 million. Rodri has expressed interest in joining Barcelona, competing with Real Madrid for his signature. Ongoing talks between the two clubs are expected in the coming days.

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  • Barcelona offered €45 million plus add-ons for Rodri.
  • Manchester City demands around €80 million to negotiate.
  • Rodri prefers joining Barcelona over Real Madrid.
  • Conversations between Barcelona and Manchester City continue.
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  • 6:10 PMYahoo SportsMan City deal Barcelona a Rodri reality check
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The board at La Liga champions Barcelona have been afforded something of a reality check courtesy of their counterparts at Premier League giants Manchester City.This comes amid confirmation that the f...

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