Spain Midfielder Rodri's Barcelona Dream: City Rejects Offer Amid Contract Controversy
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Published Spain midfielder Rodri said it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona after he arrived in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.
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Yahoo SportsSpain midfielder Rodri said it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona after he arrived in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.
AP SportsMADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is set to arrive in Barcelona on Monday to seal his transfer from Manchester City to the Catalan club.
The Guardian SportRodri looks set to complete a move to Barcelona after Manchester City accepted a bid of £65.4m from the Spanish club.
NDTV SportsBarcelona Reach Agreement To Sign Rodri From Manchester City. This Is The Reported Fee Rodri won the Golden Ball at FIFA World Cup 2026
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Last week, City rejected Barca's opening offer of £38.5m for Rodri, who was set to enter the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium.
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Yahoo SportsLast week, City rejected Barca's opening offer of £38.5m for Rodri, who was set to enter the final year of his contract at Etihad Stadium.
The Guardian SportCity had already rejected Barcelona’s bid of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri last week after an initial offer of €45m (£38.5m) but have now accepted the latest bid.
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The teenager impressed at the World Cup and Lille had initially wanted any potential move to include a 12-month loan deal back to the French side. However, with City losing Bernardo Silva and now Rodri, Maresca is keen to bulk up his midfield options for the new campaign and want Bouaddi available for this season. City have also been linked with Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández and retain an interest.
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BBC SportPublished Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
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01 BBC Sport Published Manchester City are faced with an Enzo Fernandez premium, Chelsea winger Pedro Neto has no shortage of potential suitors, and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes is offered a huge salary increase.
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02 AP Sports Rodri was expected to undergo a medical as Barcelona and City exchanged documentation to finalize the agreement.
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