Rodri open to remaining with Man City if Barcelona can't meet fee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Rodri is prepared to stay at Manchester City if Barcelona fails to meet the club's transfer demands. Barcelona has had two bids rejected for the midfielder, whose contract expires next summer. The Catalans are counting on the sale of Ferran Torres to strengthen their position in negotiations. If the deal for Torres is finalized soon, Barcelona may increase their offer for Rodri. However, sources indicate Rodri respects City's demands and is willing to remain at the Etihad Stadium for one more season.
- •Barcelona's offers for Rodri have been rejected by Man City.
- •City demands at least €70 million for the midfielder.
- •Rodri's Man City contract expires next summer.
- •Barcelona's ability to pay depends on Ferran Torres's sale.
- •Rodri is willing to stay at Man City if no suitable offer is made.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — Unexpected or planned? Rodri stuns Barcelona with a radical turnaround in favor of Manchester City
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Man City superstar open to staying at club if Barcelona fail to meet transfer fee demands
"Rodri has reportedly made a major change to his stance over a potential move to Barcelona, with the Manchester City midfielder unwilling to force the club into accepting a lower transfer fee. The Spain international is keen to explore a return to LaLiga, but he has made it clear that he will remain at Manchester City if Barcelona cannot meet their demands.
"Barcelona’s pursuit of Rodri is not looking as bright as it did about a week ago.Although Rodri is prepared to join the Catalans this coming season, Barcelona have faced difficulties matching Manche...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 6:17 PMUnexpected or planned? Rodri stuns Barcelona with a radical turnaround in favor of Manchester City
Rodri has reportedly made a major change to his stance over a potential move to Barcelona, with the Manchester City midfielder unwilling to force the club into accepting a lower transfer fee. The Spain international is keen to explore a return to LaLiga, but he has made it clear that he will remain at Manchester City if Barcelona cannot meet their demands.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:55 PMMan City superstar open to staying at club if Barcelona fail to meet transfer fee demands
Barcelona’s pursuit of Rodri is not looking as bright as it did about a week ago.Although Rodri is prepared to join the Catalans this coming season, Barcelona have faced difficulties matching Manche...
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