Manchester City and Barcelona have reached an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Rodri for a fee of £65.4 million.

Manchester City and Barcelona have finalized a £65.4 million transfer agreement for midfielder Rodri. The 30-year-old Spain international, who has spent seven seasons in Manchester, is set to join the Spanish club on a four-year contract. The deal follows two previous rejected bids from Barcelona, including an initial offer of approximately £40 million and a subsequent £55 million proposal.

Transfer Negotiations and Contract Details

Rodri, a former Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion, had one year remaining on his contract with Manchester City. Although the club initially hoped to retain him and secure a contract extension, they ultimately accepted Barcelona's third offer. The midfielder, who contributed to four Premier League titles and a Champions League victory during his tenure at City, will now travel to Barcelona to finalize the move.

Manchester City's Current Squad Status

City manager Enzo Maresca addressed the team's situation following a 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal, a match Rodri missed while recovering from minor back surgery. Maresca emphasized the importance of players like Rodri to the squad while urging the club to accelerate their pursuit of new signings. The team is currently linked to Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi and Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, though City reportedly missed a Friday deadline to submit a £120 million bid for the latter.