Rodri move to Barcelona could be confirmed within 48 hours

Barcelona are accelerating negotiations to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with the deal potentially reaching an initial agreement by Wednesday.

According to Spanish newspaper Sport, talks are progressing quickly and Barcelona hope to settle the main terms within the next 48 hours. The proposed timetable would allow Rodri to join the Catalan club alongside the rest of Spain’s international players.

Rodri has already reached an agreement with Barcelona over a four-year contract. The only remaining major obstacle is Manchester City’s approval of the latest proposal submitted by the Spanish club.

Negotiations between the two clubs are now focused on the final details of the transfer, with both sides attempting to resolve the remaining deadlock. If an agreement is reached, the deal could be officially announced next Wednesday.

The move received significant encouragement last Friday, when Rodri told Manchester City that he would negotiate only with Barcelona. That decision brought his discussions with Real Madrid to an end.

Rodri has asked to leave Manchester City in a respectful manner. The midfielder is highly regarded at the club and in Manchester, and City are therefore expected to try to move the negotiations forward so he can depart on good terms.

Reports from some English media outlets have suggested that Manchester City are demanding 80m euros for Rodri. However, Sport reports that the transfer could be completed for a figure closer to 65m euros, including a fixed fee and additional variables.

The midfielder has already ended his holiday in Ibiza and is available to travel to Barcelona in the coming hours. His journey will depend on Manchester City giving him permission to undergo a medical with the Catalan club.

Barcelona’s priority is now to complete the outstanding elements of the agreement and secure the player’s arrival as soon as possible. Rodri’s existing agreement with the club means the negotiations are centred on reaching an understanding with Manchester City rather than on personal terms.

The proposed schedule reflects the pace of the talks. Barcelona are working towards an initial agreement on Wednesday, while Rodri waits for authorisation from Manchester City to complete the medical examination that would represent the next formal step in the transfer.

Should the final negotiations conclude as expected, the announcement would bring an end to the uncertainty surrounding Rodri’s next club. Manchester City would receive a package made up of an initial payment and performance-related additions, while Barcelona would secure a player who has chosen them after ending his conversations with Real Madrid.