Barcelona have finally made their interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri official to rival Real Madrid for his signature.
Rodri wants to return to Spain for family reasons but Manchester City have been waiting for other clubs to declare their interest to get the optimum price for the 30-year-old.
They made a new contract offer to the Spain captain in April – who has one year left on his current terms – but are aware of his desire to explore a move back.
Rodri was keen on a move to Madrid but equally is understood to be open to joining Barcaβs project where eight of the national team are in the current squad.
Barcelona beat Real Madrid to LaLiga last season, clinching the win in May with a 2-0 victory in El Clasico.
City have already signed Elliot Anderson and are working on a deal for Lille midfield prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Rodri wants to return to Spain for family reasons but Manchester City have been waiting for other clubs to declare their interest to get the optimum price for the 30-year-old
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez was initially reluctant to back the transfer but others within the club have suggested it would be a good deal for the club and their image.
Jose Mourinho has been brought in to eradicate a perceived divisiveness in the Madrid dressing room and has already pushed for senior players to be recruited.
Rodri, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2024, goes into the new season having just won the World Cup with Spain.Β
He was a key figure in Spain’s run to a second men’s title and beat Argentina’s Lionel Messi to the Golden Ball for the best player at the tournament.
He also made 33 appearances for City last term, but was hampered by injuries to his hamstring and groin.
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