Rodri has been linked with Real Madrid in recent years, but on Wednesday came word from Spain that Hansi Flick and the Barcelona gang had made their push with contact. Two days later, the first message arrives from the Catalan capital.
Barcelona’s bid for the World Cup’s best player was quickly rejected. According to the BBC , Barca’s bid ticked in at City of £38.5 million. Rodri is in the final year of his contract, and City have opened up for sale, but Barcelona’s bid was seen as a joke.
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According to The Athletic , Rodri also sees himself as a Barcelona player, due to his style of play that matches that of Hansi Flick, plus the bonus of Spanish internationals Lamine Yamal and Pedri wearing the Barca shirt. Personal terms and conditions must be negotiated.
So what does it take?
According to the BBC, up to £60 million will need to secure Rodri, who is once again playing up to his Ballon d’Or potential.
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