Manchester City Freezes Rodri Real Madrid Talks For Barcelona To Enter Race
Manchester City has frozen talks with Real Madrid regarding Rodri's potential transfer because it believes FC Barcelona will enter the race for his signature.
Manchester City has frozen transfer talks with Real Madrid due to their belief that FC Barcelona will also pursue Rodri, according to transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano and SPORT. The two clubs have cited anonymous sources for this report. Barcelona has already expressed interest in the 30-year-old, while Cadena SER reported that they are "very attentive" to his future.
Rodri's contract with Manchester City expires on June 30, 2027, and his decision on whether to stay or join Barcelona or Real Madrid will determine the outcome of the bidding war. Real Madrid is reportedly willing to pay £57.5 million (€50 million) for the player, while Barcelona's asking price is set at £86.3 million (€75 million).
Frenkie de Jong's injury concerns have added to the decision-making process, as Barcelona may benefit from Rodri's partnership under Hansi Flick.
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