Manchester City To Reject FC Barcelona Offer After Rodri Agrees Terms
Manchester City will reportedly reject the first offer from FC Barcelona for its midfielder Rodri according to sources in Catalonia.
Manchester City is poised to decline FC Barcelona's initial bid for midfielder Rodri, despite the Spanish club's confidence in finalizing the transfer. Barcelona had extended an offer of €45 million upfront with an additional €15 million in add-ons, while City has remained steadfast on their €65 million valuation. Club representatives have been engaging in official discussions, with Barcelona expressing optimism about reaching an agreement.
Rodri, who has just 11 months left on his contract, appears to have chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid, whose original offer was considered insufficient at €40 million. The player's agent confirmed that Rodri's preference was to join the Catalan club due to the club's reputation.
Barcelona has set a maximum transfer budget of €50 million for Rodri, with potential increases to €60 million based on certain variables. This figure falls short of City's asking price, leaving the Spanish club to negotiate further to secure the transfer.
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