Barcelona wants to finalize Rodri transfer within 48 hours: €65 million is enough

Barcelona has entered the decisive phase of negotiations to bring in Manchester City midfielder Rodri. According to Spanish newspaper Sport, the Catalans plan to reach a preliminary agreement on Wednesday, August 12, and want to complete the entire deal within 48 hours.

Personal terms agreed, Rodri cuts short his holiday

Rodri has already agreed personal terms with Barcelona on a four-season contract. The only remaining obstacle is Manchester City's approval of the Catalan club's latest offer. The process gained significant momentum last Friday, August 7, when Rodri informed the English club that he would negotiate exclusively with Barcelona, thereby breaking off talks with Real Madrid.

The player has requested a departure from Manchester in a respectful manner, and City is willing to speed up negotiations and grant him a dignified exit from the club. Rodri has already cut short his holiday in Ibiza and is ready to travel to Barcelona as soon as he receives permission for a medical.

They asked for 80, they agree to €65 million

Although some English media claimed that Manchester City were asking for €80 million for Rodri, Goal.com reports that a deal could be struck for an amount close to €65 million, including the fixed fee and bonuses. The clubs are currently ironing out the final details to reach a definitive agreement.

If everything goes according to plan, the official announcement of the transfer is expected as early as next Wednesday, August 12. Barcelona will send an improved offer today, August 10, and Rodri has already given his approval to coach Flick.

A dream midfield

With the arrival of Rodri, Barcelona's already impressive midfield would become even stronger. Flick would have at his disposal Marc Bernal, Gavi, Fermín López, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Dani Olmo, and Rodri, which could form one of the strongest midfields in world football.