Man City reject Barcelona's Rodri bid & in talks for Bouaddi
Summary
Manchester City has rejected Barcelona's first offer of £38.5 million for midfielder Rodri, asking for more than £60 million instead. Rodri is nearing the last year of his contract and recovering from back surgery, while talks continue as he considers offers from Barcelona and has ended discussions with Real Madrid.Key Facts
- Barcelona offered £38.5 million to Manchester City for Rodri, which was rejected.
- Manchester City wants over £60 million for the player.
- Rodri’s contract with Manchester City is ending next year, and he has not signed a new deal.
- Rodri was expected to join Real Madrid, but talks with them have ended.
- Rodri recently had back surgery and will rejoin Manchester City soon.
- Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d'Or and was named player of the World Cup in 2026.
- Manchester City is also negotiating to sign 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille.
- Lille’s £86 million asking price for Bouaddi is seen as too high by Manchester City.
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