Rodri Nears Barcelona Move After Personal Agreement; Final Talks Underway with Man City
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Rodri is reportedly close to joining FC Barcelona, having reached a personal agreement with the club.
- Negotiations are ongoing between Barcelona and Manchester City to finalize the transfer details.
- The transfer is expected to involve a significant fee, potentially around 90 billion Korean Won plus add-ons.
Rodrigo Hernรกndez Cascante, known as Rodri, is reportedly on the verge of a move to FC Barcelona, with the player having already agreed to personal terms with the Catalan club. The transfer is now in its final stages, focusing on the negotiation of specific conditions between Barcelona and Rodri's current club, Manchester City.
According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, the deal is moving closer to an official announcement. Barcelona and the player have reportedly concluded all aspects of their agreement, leaving only the final details to be ironed out with Manchester City. This development suggests a potential significant shift in the midfield for Barcelona.
The transfer is expected to command a substantial fee, with reports indicating it could be in the region of 90 billion Korean Won (approximately $68 million USD), plus additional performance-based clauses. The specifics of these clauses and the final transfer sum are the subject of the ongoing discussions between the two clubs.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.