Rodri asking price revealed to Barcelona

With head coach Hansi Flick keen on establishing an elite double pivot ahead of the upcoming campaign, the Catalan board has actively explored top-tier options across Europe’s top leagues to anchor their engine room.

Having already established preliminary framework agreements on player terms, the primary focus has shifted directly to bridging the financial valuation gap between the two European titans in order to complete a blockbuster deal.

According to reports from The Athletic, Premier League champions Manchester City have placed a price tag of €80 million on the 30-year-old Spanish international.

Despite the midfielder having under 12 months remaining on his current contract at the Etihad Stadium and showing no desire to sign an extension, the Cityzens believe the figure accurately reflects his World Cup-winning caliber and Ballon d’Or pedigree.

This firm stance creates a notable gap in initial valuations between both institutions.

Barcelona’s sporting hierarchy under Deco had been preparing an opening proposal structured around €45 million in fixed transfer fees alongside €15 million in performance-based variables.

While that initial offer falls significantly below Manchester City’s baseline demand, the Catalan giants remain confident due to the player’s clear intention to move to Spotify Camp Nou, where he has already agreed to terms on a four-year contract.

While Manchester City and Barcelona maintain positive institutional relations to negotiate the final payment structure, personal terms remain the final hurdle to overcome.

With Barcelona returning to La Liga’s 1:1 financial spending rule and freeing up substantial wage space, the club possesses the structural flexibility to negotiate further.

Both parties are expected to continue direct discussions in the coming days as Barcelona aim to negotiate a structured compromise closer to their target budget.