Man City accept Barcelona bid for Spain midfielder Rodri, say reports

Manchester City has reportedly agreed to a substantial bid from Barcelona for their World Cup-winning midfielder, Rodri. British media reported on Sunday that City has accepted an offer of £65.4 million ($88.47 million) for the Spanish international.

Rodri, who was named the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract with the Catalan club. He is expected to finalize his transfer to the Nou Camp next week. The 30-year-old midfielder has been a pivotal figure for City, amassing 12 major honors during his seven seasons at the Etihad Stadium, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups, and the Champions League.

Rodri joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a then-club record fee of £62.8 million. He had one year remaining on his contract, and the club had been keen to extend his stay. Notably, Rodri missed City's Community Shield loss to Arsenal on Sunday, having recently undergone minor back surgery. His departure would mark the end of a highly successful era for the midfielder at Manchester City.