Manchester City manager comments on Rodri's future amid Barcelona interest
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca provided an update on midfielder Rodri following a 3-1 friendly win over Atletico Madrid. Barcelona is intensifying efforts to secure the Spain international, with Maresca stating that he expects Rodri to return to Manchester for training on Wednesday. Despite ongoing negotiations and Barcelona submitting a second offer, no agreement has been reached. Manchester City is firm in its demand for approximately €80 million for Rodri, who remains a key figure for the club as discussions progress.
- •Enzo Maresca expects Rodri in Manchester on Wednesday for training.
- •Barcelona has intensified negotiations and submitted a second offer.
- •Manchester City demands around €80 million for Rodri.
- •Rodri is considered a crucial player for Manchester City.
- •The talks are expected to enter a decisive phase in the coming days.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City manager breaks silence on Rodri’s future as Barcelona accelerate efforts: ‘For the time being…’
"Rodri’s future continues to dominate the Barcelona transfer news, with Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca providing a fresh update on the midfielder after his side’s 3-1 friendly win over Atleti...
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