Real Madrid submits €45m bid for Rodri before his Barcelona decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Real Madrid made a €45 million bid for midfielder Rodri to bring him from Manchester City. The approach came after Rodri expressed a desire to return to Spain, and initially, it appeared he might join Madrid. However, Barcelona managed to convince Rodri to sign with them, highlighting their stronger sporting project despite Madrid's offer. Rodri's decision underscores Barcelona's increasing competitiveness in this summer's transfer market.
- •Real Madrid submitted a €45m bid for Rodri this summer.
- •Rodri preferred Barcelona for a clearer sporting fit.
- •Barcelona's offer outbid Madrid’s efforts to secure Rodri.
- •Rodri's move would strengthen Barcelona's already competitive team.
- •The transfer reflects financial dynamics between La Liga's top clubs.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid submitted €45m bid for 30-year-old Spanish star before he chose Barcelona – report
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid offered €45 million for Barcelona-bound superstar – report
"Barcelona may have ultimately won the race for Spanish midfield superstar Rodri, but that did not always seem to be the case.For much of the summer, it looked like the 30-year-old was Madrid-bound and...
"Once it emerged that Rodri would not be signing a new contract at Manchester City, it quickly became clear that he wanted to return to Spain and preferably play for Real Madrid.Los Blancos and Florent...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 8:00 AMReal Madrid submitted €45m bid for 30-year-old Spanish star before he chose Barcelona – report
Barcelona may have ultimately won the race for Spanish midfield superstar Rodri, but that did not always seem to be the case.For much of the summer, it looked like the 30-year-old was Madrid-bound and...
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:00 AMReal Madrid offered €45 million for Barcelona-bound superstar – report
Once it emerged that Rodri would not be signing a new contract at Manchester City, it quickly became clear that he wanted to return to Spain and preferably play for Real Madrid.Los Blancos and Florent...
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