Rodri chooses Barcelona over Real Madrid's lucrative offer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 8, 2026, 6:00 AM
Last updated Aug 8, 2026
Rodri rejected a significant contract from Real Madrid to join Barcelona, as reported on August 8, 2026. Following Spain's World Cup triumph, Madrid made an appealing approach, deeming their offer 'irrechazable.' However, Rodri opted for Barcelona, despite Madrid's serious and respectful negotiations. While he expressed gratitude for Madrid's efforts, no formal agreement has yet been reached with Manchester City regarding his transfer.
- •Real Madrid made a substantial offer to Rodri post-World Cup victory.
- •Rodri decided to sign with Barcelona instead of moving to Madrid.
- •No agreement has been finalized between Barcelona and Manchester City.
- •Madrid's approach was described as respectful and serious.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid made ‘an offer Rodri couldn’t refuse’. Rodri refused it and chose Barcelona.
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