Rodri prefers Real Madrid over Barcelona despite interest from both clubs
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:25 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Rodri, after a standout World Cup where he won the Golden Ball, is at the center of transfer discussions involving Barcelona and Real Madrid. Despite Barcelona's interest, sources indicate he is not inclined to join them and prefers to return to Madrid. The player's priority is to sign with Real Madrid if he leaves Manchester City, while Barcelona's focus is currently on acquiring Joao Cancelo and addressing other squad needs. Manchester City is reportedly delaying negotiations to allow Barcelona to enter the bidding process.
- •Rodri won the Golden Ball at the World Cup.
- •Real Madrid is considered the favorite for his signature.
- •Barcelona is focusing on signing Joao Cancelo instead.
- •Rodri has shown excellent chemistry with Barcelona players on the national team.
- •Manchester City is delaying talks to create a bidding war.
- 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Rodri chooses Barcelona over Real Madrid as Manchester City exit takes shape — report
- 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Why Rodri has opted for Barcelona over Real Madrid
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Fee Concerns Cast Doubt Over Rodri’s Clear Transfer Preference
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri lets Barcelona know his transfer plans
- 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Rodri unmoved by Barcelona interest as Real Madrid remains his priority
- 7:12 AMYahoo Sports — Rodri not even considering Barcelona move, Real Madrid is his only option -report
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona midfield target not interested in Camp Nou move; wants to join Real Madrid
"Although Barcelona have reportedly shown interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernández, the Spanish player is not even considering such a move and has made it very clear that he would only leave Manchester to play for Real Madrid, according to a report published today on AS. Manchester City and Los Blancos are still engaged […]
"Manchester City star Rodri has informed Barcelona, and all other suitors for that matter, that he has set his sights on a move to one club and one club only this summer. The outfit in question? Real M...
"Rodri has emerged as a hot topic in Spain lately, with many expecting the Manchester City superstar to return to his homeland after a successful World Cup campaign, where he won the Golden Ball.Rodri ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 1:25 AMRodri chooses Barcelona over Real Madrid as Manchester City exit takes shape — report
The Spanish midfielder has informed the club that his preference is Barcelona
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:10 PMWhy Rodri has opted for Barcelona over Real Madrid
An insight into the reasoning behind Manchester City star Rodri’s call to reject Real Madrid in favour of a move to bitter rivals Barcelona has on Thursday come to the fore.Rodri’s ‘decision’ ...
- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 4:05 PMReal Madrid Fee Concerns Cast Doubt Over Rodri’s Clear Transfer Preference
Rodri has made his preference unambiguous: Real Madrid or nothing, according to Diario AS, with Barcelona’s recent enquiry failing to register as a genuine alternative in the Manchester City midfiel...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:25 PMRodri lets Barcelona know his transfer plans
Manchester City star Rodri has informed Barcelona, and all other suitors for that matter, that he has set his sights on a move to one club and one club only this summer. The outfit in question? Real M...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:40 AMRodri unmoved by Barcelona interest as Real Madrid remains his priority
According to AS, Real Madrid target Rodri has made his position clear regarding his future. With just one year remaining on his Manchester City contract, the Spanish midfielder has attracted interest...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 7:12 AMRodri not even considering Barcelona move, Real Madrid is his only option -report
Although Barcelona have reportedly shown interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernández, the Spanish player is not even considering such a move and has made it very clear that he would only leave Manchester to play for Real Madrid, according to a report published today on AS. Manchester City and Los Blancos are still engaged […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 6:40 AMBarcelona midfield target not interested in Camp Nou move; wants to join Real Madrid
Rodri has emerged as a hot topic in Spain lately, with many expecting the Manchester City superstar to return to his homeland after a successful World Cup campaign, where he won the Golden Ball.Rodri ...
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