Man City fix €80m valuation for Rodri as Real Madrid, Barcelona and PSG circle

Manchester City have set an asking price of €80m for Rodri after his starring role at the 2026 World Cup, with Real Madrid, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain all vying to sign the Spain midfielder.

Rodri, 30, who was named best player at the 2026 tournament and is the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, has become the central figure in one of this summer’s biggest transfer sagas, capturing attention across Spain as three of Europe’s biggest clubs position themselves for his signature.

According to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, City have put an €80m price tag on the midfielder despite his current deal running until the summer of 2027. The Premier League champions are understood to be looking to capitalise on his outstanding World Cup performances to maximise any potential transfer fee.

Barcelona and PSG formally join race

The situation escalated over the weekend when French broadcaster RMC Sport reported that both Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona had formally entered the race to sign Rodri, having previously been linked primarily with Real Madrid.

Italian transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano indicated that PSG’s push for Rodri is seen as a direct response to Real Madrid’s capture of Diomande, framing the French club’s interest in the context of their ongoing rivalry with the Spanish champions.

Spanish media outlets are divided over Real Madrid’s true intentions. Some reports suggest the club are seriously exploring a deal, while others claim the momentum is being driven more by Rodri himself, who is said to be considering a return to La Liga, rather than by a concrete move from the Bernabeu hierarchy.

City plan renewal but brace for exit scenarios

Despite the mounting European interest, Manchester City are actively working on a contract extension for Rodri, built around a significantly improved salary package to reflect his status as one of the leading midfielders in world football.

At the same time, City are preparing for all eventualities. The club are drawing up contingency plans in case Rodri chooses to move on, and are monitoring a number of options in midfield. Among the names being considered is Barcelona’s highly rated young prospect Marc Bernal, who has emerged as a potential long-term replacement.

The decision over his next move ultimately rests with Rodri. He is weighing up the prospect of remaining in Manchester on a lucrative new deal against the lure of returning to Spanish football with either Real Madrid or Barcelona, or embarking on a fresh challenge in Ligue 1 with Paris Saint-Germain.

With his World Cup displays and Ballon d’Or triumph elevating his status further, any transfer involving Rodri would rank among the standout deals of the summer window, leaving all parties awaiting his call on where his future lies.