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Rodri agrees personal terms with Barcelona, choosing them over Real Madrid
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Rodri agrees personal terms with Barcelona, choosing them over Real Madrid

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Midfielder Rodri has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Barcelona to join the club, choosing them over Real Madrid.
  • The 30-year-old player is nearing the end of his contract with Manchester City and prefers a move to Barcelona.
  • Personal terms are fully agreed, with only Manchester City's final approval needed for the transfer.

Rodri, the highly-rated 30-year-old midfielder, appears set to make a significant career move, with reports indicating a verbal agreement has been reached with Spanish giants Barcelona. This decision reportedly places Barcelona ahead of rivals Real Madrid in securing the player's signature.

Currently playing for Manchester City, Rodri is nearing the conclusion of his contract. Spanish media outlets suggest that the player himself favors a transfer to Barcelona, signaling a strong preference for the Catalan club as his next destination.

According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, personal terms between Rodri and Barcelona have been completely agreed upon. The only remaining hurdle for the transfer to be finalized is Manchester City's official approval.

Rodri's agent has confirmed the player's choice, stating that Rodri informed Real Madrid of his decision out of respect for their interest. The agent indicated that Rodri's preference is to move to Catalonia, despite the significant interest from Madrid. This development marks a key moment in the transfer window, with Barcelona seemingly winning the race for a top midfield talent.

Out of respect for Madrid, as they have been class, Rodri informed them that his decision is to join Barça.

— Rodri's agentRodri's agent confirms the player's decision to join Barcelona over Real Madrid.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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