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Barcelona leads race for Rodri as Manchester City demands €65 million

Spain’s World Cup‑winning midfielder Rodri, who also earned the 2024 Ballon d’Or, is in the final year of his contract with Manchester City. The Catalan club have secured his permission to negotiate and are reported to have made an initial offer of around €60 million, while Manchester City are holding out for roughly €65 million. Real Madrid were also in talks, but negotiations stalled over financial terms, leaving Barcelona as the front‑runner.

Barcelona’s urgency has been heightened by Frenkie de Jong’s injury, prompting the club to prioritise signing a holding midfielder. Reports say German coach Hansi Flick personally contacted Rodri, influencing his preference for Barcelona over Real Madrid. Should the deal go through, Manchester City will need a replacement, with Enzo Fernández identified as a primary target.

The transfer is expected to have a major financial impact on Barcelona, which must fit the fee within La Liga’s salary‑cap rules, while also reshaping the midfield dynamics of both the Premier League champions and the Spanish giants.

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FC Barcelona · Frenkie de Jong · Hansi Flick · Manchester City · Manchester City FC · Real Madrid · Real Madrid CF · Rodri Hernández · Rodrigo Hernández Cascante

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