Manchester City accepts £65m offer from Barcelona for Rodri
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Manchester City has accepted a £65.4 million bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri. The World Cup-winning captain's departure was spurred by his reluctance to sign a new contract, entering the final year of his deal. City, needing to strengthen their midfield after recent departures, has two weeks to find a replacement, with interest in Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernandez. Previously, Barcelona's lower offers were rejected before their third bid met City’s valuation.
- •City accepted a £65.4m bid for Rodri from Barcelona.
- •Rodri has one year left on his contract.
- •City is interested in Ayyoub Bouaddi as a replacement.
- •They previously paid a club record £116m for Elliot Anderson this summer.
- •City manager Enzo Maresca emphasized the need for a player like Rodri.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Man City identify Rodri replacement after accepting £65m offer from Barcelona
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City accept Barcelona bid for Rodri transfer
"The Spanish giants had two previous offers turned down before matching City’s valuation for their influential midfielder
"City in race to rebuild midfield before transfer deadline
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:23 PMMan City identify Rodri replacement after accepting £65m offer from Barcelona
City in race to rebuild midfield before transfer deadline
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:14 PMManchester City accept Barcelona bid for Rodri transfer
The Spanish giants had two previous offers turned down before matching City’s valuation for their influential midfielder
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