Rodri approaches Barcelona transfer as talks with Manchester City progress
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:58 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Rodri's transfer to Barcelona is nearing completion as Sport reports all agreements are in place between the player and the club. Negotiations with Manchester City are in their final stages, with the only remaining task being the transfer fee. City manager Enzo Maresca expects Rodri at preseason training soon, while Barcelona aims to finalize the deal quickly to have him available for the upcoming league opener.
- •Rodri's contract at City expires in a year.
- •Barcelona has already agreed terms with Rodri.
- •Negotiations with Manchester City focus on the transfer fee.
- •Hansi Flick prioritizes having Rodri available for the new season.
- •City anticipates Rodri at preseason activities soon.
- 7:58 PMYahoo Sports — ⏳ Rodri ever closer to Barça: only details left, says Sport
"Rodri’s transfer to Barcelona is getting closer and closer to being finalized. According to Sport, the player and the club already have everything agreed, and talks with Manchester City are entering...
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