Rodri unmoved by Barcelona interest as Real Madrid remains his priority
· Yahoo Sports
According to AS, Real Madrid target Rodri has made his position clear regarding his future.
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With just one year remaining on his Manchester City contract, the Spanish midfielder has attracted interest from several of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and most recently Barcelona.
However, his preference is said to be unchanged.
According to the report, Rodri has no interest in joining Barcelona or any another club if he leaves Manchester City.
His priority is to return to La Liga, specifically with Real Madrid. That desire, combined with his impressive performances at the World Cup and José Mourinho’s approval, has led Madrid to seriously explore a move for the 30-year-old midfielder.
Barcelona interest does not change plans
Rodri only wants Real Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Barcelona have made an initial approach to assess Rodri’s situation following Frenkie de Jong’s injury. However, the Catalan club is understood to be aware that the midfielder’s priority is Real Madrid.
Even beyond the player’s preference, Barcelona face significant financial obstacles.
The club’s immediate priorities remain completing deals for Joao Cancelo and a new striker following Robert Lewandowski’s departure.
After already investing heavily in Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Bisiwu, committing another €75 million for Rodri would be extremely difficult.
Other interested clubs, including PSG and Bayern Munich, are also believed to have cooled their pursuit after recognizing the player’s preferred destination.
Real Madrid hope to lower City’s asking price
Asking price remains a sticking point. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Real Madrid remain optimistic but cautious about completing the transfer.
Manchester City are asking for around €75 million, while the Merengues hope negotiations can bring the fee closer to €60 million.
To complete the signing, the Spanish club would likely need to sell at least one player, as only one first-team squad place remains available and Yan Diomande is also expected to join.
As speculation continues, Rodri is enjoying his post-World Cup break while recovering from a minor back procedure.
But as far as his future is concerned, the Spain captain is clear: only Real Madrid and nothing else, with an agreement over personal terms already understood to be sorted.