In a surprising turn of events, Manchester City midfielder Rodri is reportedly opting for Barcelona instead of Real Madrid.
Rodri’s representative, Barquero, has revealed that the Spanish international has notified Real Madrid of his decision to sign with Barcelona, even though the club had expressed interest in acquiring him.
Out of respect for Madrid, as they have been class, Rodri informed them that his decision is to join Barça
Barquero’s comments were reported by El Larguero.
Barcelona has successfully negotiated personal terms with Rodri after submitting a contract offer to his representatives. The Spanish club is expected to initiate discussions with Manchester City regarding the transfer fee, aiming to finalize the deal soon.
This development marks a significant shift in the transfer narrative. Softfootball previously indicated that Real Madrid had initiated contact with Manchester City regarding Rodri, with preliminary talks occurring between the two clubs.
Initially, Rodri was thought to prefer a transfer to Real Madrid, but this latest development has shifted his focus to Barcelona as his desired club.
Barcelona now needs to agree on the transfer fee with Manchester City before finalizing Rodri’s move to Camp Nou.
