FC Barcelona Presents Its First Offer for Rodri to Manchester City
Barcelona has taken the first step toward signing Rodri after receiving the midfielder's approval. However, Manchester City considers the initial offer insufficient, and negotiations are only just beginning.
Barcelona Makes Its Move and Signals Serious Intent for Rodri
FC Barcelona has accelerated one of the most ambitious pursuits of the summer transfer window by submitting its first official offer for Rodri, who, according to multiple reports, has already given the green light for negotiations with Manchester City. After weeks of speculation, the Catalan club has made it clear it does not want to waste any time and is looking to capitalize on the moment to convince both the player and the English side.
According to various reports, Barcelona's proposal is valued between $58 million and $70 million, including a fixed fee plus performance-related bonuses. However, Manchester City's response was reportedly immediate, with the Premier League champions believing the offer still falls well short of the amount they expect for one of Europe's premier midfielders.
Manchester City Has No Intention of Making the Deal Easy
Although the player's preference appears to favor Barcelona, the final decision remains in the hands of Manchester City. According to Sky Sports, the English club rejected the opening bid because it does not reflect the true value of a player who has been a cornerstone of the team for several seasons.
Reports indicate that City is seeking approximately $82 million before agreeing to any transfer. That financial gap now forces Barcelona to explore new formulas in an effort to submit a more competitive second offer.
The transfer also does not appear to be heading toward a bidding war among Europe's biggest clubs. According to his agent, Pablo Barquero, Rodri has ruled out a move to Real Madrid, choosing instead to prioritize the sporting project led by Hansi Flick.
Rodri's "Yes" Changes the Landscape for Barcelona
Beyond the appeal of Hansi Flick's project, the Spanish midfielder would join a dressing room filled with familiar faces from the Spanish national team, including Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Gavi, Fermín López, Pau Cubarsí, and Ferran Torres. That existing chemistry could help him settle in quickly should the transfer be completed.
The proposed contract would also highlight Barcelona's financial commitment to the deal. According to available reports, the club is prepared to offer Rodri a four-year contract worth approximately $17.5 million net per season, reflecting both his status and the important role he would be expected to play within the squad.
Barcelona Preparing a New Attempt to Complete the Signing
Everything suggests this story is far from over. Manchester City's rejection of the opening offer has not altered Barcelona's plans, with the club continuing to view Rodri as its top priority to strengthen the midfield ahead of the 2026-27 season.
According to information published by Sky Sports and several Spanish outlets, Barcelona's next step will be to prepare an improved financial proposal capable of bringing both clubs closer to an agreement. While there is still a considerable gap between the two sides, Rodri's desire to wear the Blaugrana shirt continues to keep negotiations very much alive.
