Barcelona close to signing Rodri, final details remain

Published Aug 9, 06:45 PM UTC

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona and Manchester City are in the final stages of negotiations for midfielder Rodri's transfer. Barcelona has reached a personal agreement with the player, and the clubs are finalizing a deal comprising a fixed transfer fee plus performance-related bonuses, with only a few details left to resolve. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick hopes to welcome Rodri this week, though Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca expects Rodri to return for training on Friday. Rodri, who was not initially Barcelona's primary target, chose the La Liga champions over Real Madrid due to his alignment with Barcelona and Guardiola's football philosophy. The transfer has overcome a significant gap between City's asking price and Barcelona's initial offer, entering its final sprint with two weeks until La Liga's first match.