Barcelona's swift offer leaves Real Madrid watching as Rodri seeks a move

Real Madrid’s lingering silence clashes with FC Barcelona’s rapid commitment as the 30‑year‑old Rodri, Manchester City’s midfield linchpin, reaches a personal agreement with the Catalan side, according to transfer journalist Matteo Moretto. The contrast highlights a club that is waiting versus one that is moving.

Vandaag, at 18:20, Moretto reported that Rodri has signed a personal accord with FC Barcelona. The Spaniard, described as a "Spanjaard" in the source, is the Manchester City playmaker who has grown weary of waiting for a response from Real Madrid.

Rodri’s frustration stems from Real Madrid’s failure to contact the English club – referred to as the "Engelse club" – despite the Royal’s earlier interest. The delay has left the midfielder fed up with the waiting game.

Barça has assured Rodri that a swift bid will follow, and the Catalans have promised to approach Manchester City quickly. According to Moretto, Spanish teammates at Barcelona helped persuade the player to give his green light.

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Real Madrid, under chairman Florentino Pérez, hesitated for weeks before finally changing its stance, yet it still has not reached out to Manchester City, a fact that has aggravated Rodri’s impatience.

The Citizens are said to value Rodri at around €60 million, a figure lower than the €70 million they received when he moved from Atlético Madrid in mid‑2019. To date, the Spanish international has featured in 298 matches for the Manchester club, winning virtually every trophy on offer.

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Rodri, who was crowned the best player of the WK (World Cup) after his nation’s triumph, expressed a desire to return to his homeland. His personal agreement with Barcelona reflects that ambition.

The divergent approaches – Barcelona’s proactive promise versus Real Madrid’s continued silence – now place the onus on both clubs to finalize a transfer that appears almost certain this summer.