Manchester City midfielder and Spain captain Rodri has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona, despite previously being widely expected to join Real Madrid. Manchester City are holding firm on their 80 million euro asking price, having rejected Barcelona’s opening offer of approximately 45-50 million euros plus add-ons. Real Madrid’s negotiations with Rodri reportedly stalled over financial disagreements, allowing Barcelona to enter the race late. Barcelona are pursuing the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner partly due to Frenkie de Jong’s persistent injury problems that may require surgery. The deal now hinges on whether Barcelona can bridge the gap between their valuation and City’s asking price while meeting La Liga’s financial fair play requirements.
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