Barcelona targets Rodri as Real Madrid also pursues Manchester City midfielder
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Barcelona has joined Real Madrid in the race to sign Rodri from Manchester City. With less than a year left on his contract, Rodri could be available for around $80 million. Both clubs see the 30-year-old as a valuable addition to their midfields. City hopes Rodri will stay but is preparing for a potential exit, with new signings already in motion. City manager Enzo Maresca highlighted Rodri's importance to the team as they navigate this season without Pep Guardiola.
- •Barcelona and Real Madrid pursue Rodri from Manchester City.
- •Rodri has less than a year remaining on his contract.
- •Manchester City values Rodri highly as they adjust to a new management.
- •Rodri previously earned the Golden Ball at the World Cup.
- •City has initiated talks for future signings in case Rodri departs.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri has a decision to make
- 3:01 PMCBS Sports — Rodri to Barcelona? Catalan side join La Liga rivals Real Madrid in pursuit of Manchester City midfielder
"Manchester City midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join La Liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona - should he decide to leave Etihad Stadium. The 30-year-old is into the final year of his deal at City and is yet to sign fresh terms. Real have held a long-term interest in signing the player, but sources at Barcelona said on Thursday that the club now had the player's approval to open negotiations with Manchester City.
"With the Ballon d'Or winner entering the final year of his deal at Manchester City, Barca could swoop in for an $80 million fee
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:59 PMRodri has a decision to make
Manchester City midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join La Liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona - should he decide to leave Etihad Stadium. The 30-year-old is into the final year of his deal at City and is yet to sign fresh terms. Real have held a long-term interest in signing the player, but sources at Barcelona said on Thursday that the club now had the player's approval to open negotiations with Manchester City.
- CBS SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:01 PMRodri to Barcelona? Catalan side join La Liga rivals Real Madrid in pursuit of Manchester City midfielder
With the Ballon d'Or winner entering the final year of his deal at Manchester City, Barca could swoop in for an $80 million fee
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