The ongoing Rodri to Barcelona saga has encountered a fresh and unexpected twist amid intensifying negotiations.
Having already restructured their finances through high-profile player sales and squad adjustments, head coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco have prioritized adding elite experience to lead the club’s domestic and European ambitions.
Negotiations with Premier League champions Manchester City have dragged across several weeks, but Catalonia’s sporting board has now taken decisive action to force a breakthrough.
The midfield maestro targeted by Spotify Camp Nou is 30-year-old Ballon d’Or winner and World Cup champion Rodri.
According to reports from Ben Jacobs, Barcelona have officially submitted an improved, ultimatum-style third proposal consisting of a guaranteed €70 million fixed fee plus additional performance-related variables.
This latest push follows two previously rejected offers—an opening bid of €45 million and a secondary structured proposal of €65 million—demonstrating Barcelona’s absolute resolve to bring the Spanish international back to his homeland.
While Manchester City originally held out for a package exceeding €80 million, internal optimism inside Catalonia has surged to an all-time high.
Having already agreed to personal terms, the midfielder has explicitly prioritized Hansi Flick’s project over alternative suitors, leaving the decision firmly in the hands of the Premier League club.
Sources indicate that Barcelona are hopeful of receiving final approval within the next 48 hours, aiming to present their new marquee signing to the Spotify Camp Nou faithful ahead of the upcoming Joan Gamper Cup fixture.
Should Manchester City accept the revised €70 million structure, the transaction will mark one of the most significant mid-career transfers in modern Spanish football history.
With the clock ticking toward deadline day, Deco and Flick remain convinced that the operation is entering its definitive phase, placing the final cornerstone of Barcelona’s summer rebuild.
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