Reports Reveal When Rodri Will Arrive at FC Barcelona
Rodri Hernández's potential move to FC Barcelona continues to gather momentum. After several days of negotiations between the Catalan club and Manchester City, a new report suggests the transfer is entering its final stages.
According to Radio Catalunya 1, the two clubs have already reached an agreement on the key aspects of the deal, with only administrative procedures and the final paperwork remaining before the transfer can be officially completed.
At this point, neither club has confirmed the report, meaning the move still depends on the completion of the remaining formalities.
August 12 Identified as the Target Date
According to the Catalan radio station, Rodri is expected to join FC Barcelona on August 12, coinciding with the return of the Spain internationals who participated in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Although the final transfer fee has not been officially disclosed, the report indicates the deal could be worth around €50 million, a figure believed to be close to the amount negotiated between the two clubs in recent weeks.
A Transfer That Changed Direction
The latest update follows several significant developments in the negotiations.
As previously reported, SPORT revealed that Hansi Flick held a direct phone conversation with Rodri to explain Barcelona's sporting project, a discussion that reportedly played a key role in convincing the Spanish midfielder to prioritize the Catalan club.
We also reported that Manchester City rejected Barcelona's initial offer after deeming it insufficient, while journalist Fabrizio Romano stated that the player's preferred destination is FC Barcelona.
Now, Radio Catalunya 1 reports that negotiations between the two clubs have advanced considerably.
A Signing That Could Transform Barcelona's Midfield
From a football perspective, the arrival of Rodri would represent one of Barcelona's biggest signings of the summer.
The Spanish international would bring balance, leadership, experience, and outstanding control of the game's tempo—qualities that fit perfectly into Hansi Flick's tactical philosophy.
His addition would also strengthen a midfield that has faced uncertainty due to Frenkie de Jong's physical condition, giving the German coach a player capable of organizing possession, recovering the ball, and providing stability on both sides of the game.
For now, the transfer has not been officially completed, and several important steps remain before the deal can be finalized. However, if the report from Radio Catalunya 1 proves accurate, Rodri could be very close to beginning a new chapter with FC Barcelona, bringing one of the summer's most closely followed transfer sagas to a successful conclusion.
