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Barcelona seeks Rodri from Manchester City after securing player's consent
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Barcelona seeks Rodri from Manchester City after securing player's consent

From Kathimerini · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Barcelona has reportedly secured the player's consent to negotiate a potential transfer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
  • The Catalan club sees Rodri as a key target, especially after Frenkie de Jong's injury, and has initiated contact with Manchester City.
  • While Rodri's agreement is a step forward, the transfer is not guaranteed, with Manchester City valuing him at around 60 million euros.

Barcelona is reportedly making a strong push to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, having secured the player's agreement to begin negotiations with his current club. A source from the Catalan club confirmed that they are now closer than ever to seriously considering the transfer, stating, "We now have the player's consent to start contacts with Manchester City." This development aligns with Spanish media reports and signals Barcelona's intent to pursue the Spanish national team captain.

The potential move comes as Barcelona seeks to bolster its midfield, particularly after a significant knee injury to captain Frenkie de Jong, who is expected to be sidelined for several months. Rodri, who captained Spain to a World Cup victory this summer and was named MVP of the tournament, has reportedly been convinced by Barcelona coach Hansi Flick. Flick had specifically requested an experienced player for the defensive or midfield lines, making Rodri a prime candidate.

Barcelona is now closer than ever to seriously considering this transfer. We now have the player's consent to start contacts with Manchester City.

— Source from BarcelonaConfirming the club's progress in pursuing Manchester City midfielder Rodri.

While Rodri was previously linked with a move to Real Madrid, Barcelona has now emerged as a serious contender. Manchester City, with whom Rodri has won the Champions League and four Premier League titles, is reportedly willing to consider offers around 60 million euros, despite him having one year left on his contract. Rodri, born in Madrid and a former Atlético Madrid player, has recently returned to top form after overcoming knee injuries, though he also underwent minor surgery on his back in late July, raising questions about his immediate readiness for the new season.

The source cautioned that the player's consent "does not guarantee" the transfer will be completed, indicating that negotiations with Manchester City will be crucial. The club's financial situation and City's valuation of the player present significant hurdles that Barcelona must overcome to finalize the deal.

the player's consent does not constitute any guarantee

— Source from BarcelonaCautioning that Rodri's agreement does not ensure the transfer will be completed.
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Originally published by Kathimerini in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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