Barcelona Pursue Rodri with €60 Million Offer from Manchester City

Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Rodri, with Spanish outlet Diario AS, via Barca Universal, reporting that the club are prepared to pay around €60 million to prise the midfielder away from Manchester City and hand him one of the biggest contracts of the Hansi Flick era.

The Spain international is reported to be in line for a four-year deal worth roughly €30 million gross per season, a financial package that would immediately place him among the highest earners at the club.

Barcelona raise their bid

According to Yahoo Sports, Barcelona have already seen an initial €45 million offer turned down after reports in England highlighted Manchester City’s firm stance. In response, the Catalan side returned with a second proposal worth €60 million plus bonuses, designed to edge closer to City’s valuation.

That revised bid, Yahoo Sports added, includes add-ons specifically structured to narrow the gap between Barcelona’s opening €45 million valuation and City’s asking price of around €80 million. Negotiations between the clubs are said to be ongoing, with Barcelona keen to close the deal quickly so Rodri can join Flick’s squad in training as soon as possible.

Rodri’s choice: Barcelona over Real Madrid

AS reports that Rodri has already informed Real Madrid of his decision to join Barcelona, effectively shutting the door on a move to the Bernabéu. Real Madrid had also shown interest in the 30-year-old, who has been a central figure in Manchester City’s midfield.

The same report outlines why Barcelona hold the edge. Rodri is said to favour Barcelona’s playing style, feels at ease with several members of the dressing room through his time with the Spain national team, and appreciates the footballing philosophy that traces back to Pep Guardiola — a philosophy he has thrived under at City.

With that, Barcelona have moved ahead of their great rivals in the race, according to Barca Universal, and now stand as the player’s preferred destination.

A major financial bet in the Flick era

If completed on the reported terms, the deal would represent one of Barcelona’s most significant financial commitments since Hansi Flick took over. A €60 million transfer fee combined with a four-year contract at around €30 million gross per season would place Rodri at the heart of both the sporting and economic project.

Until last season, Robert Lewandowski sat among the club’s top earners before leaving at the end of his contract. Rodri, on these figures, would effectively step into that bracket, becoming one of the reference points in the wage structure and a symbol of Barcelona’s determination to rebuild with elite talent in key positions.

Barcelona now face a familiar question: can they turn a bold financial gamble into the midfield signing that reshapes their spine for the next four years?