Barcelona is keeping close tabs on Rodri's future while Real Madrid pushes hard to land Manchester City's Spanish midfielder. The 30-year-old has just one year left on his City contract, and Europe's two biggest clubs are now locked in a quiet battle for his signature.
Real Madrid holds the inside track. The club has already agreed personal terms with Rodri and is willing to pay over €50 million to City. Barcelona knows this. The Catalan side has made its position clear to Manchester City: if Madrid's deal falls through, call us first. Barcelona would match that €50 million offer without hesitation.
Manchester City is holding firm at €75 million, a gap that could still sink Real Madrid's pursuit. That's where Barcelona's patience comes in. The club isn't pushing aggressively, just sitting ready as a backup plan. Spanish media outlets including Cadena SER, AS, and SPORT reported the situation in early August.
Rodri's stock has only climbed since his ACL injury in 2024. He won the Ballon d'Or following his recovery, cementing himself as one of football's most valuable assets. That's why both clubs are willing to spend big. For Barcelona, the calculus is simple: Real Madrid gets first crack, but if negotiations drag or collapse, Rodri becomes available at a reasonable price for a player of his caliber.
