Barcelona goes all in! After selling Torres, the Catalans are throwing everything at Rodri

Barcelona will ramp up the pressure on Manchester City to seal Rodri’s transfer immediately after Ferran Torres’ move to PSG.

Details: According to journalist Alfre Martinez, the sale of Torres for €50 million plus bonuses has freed up the Catalans’ hands: this cash injection will fuel a final push in negotiations for the Spanish holding midfielder. Barcelona have already faced two rejections from City: first for €45 million, then for an improved €65 million including bonuses, but the English side are holding out for around €80 million.

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Barcelona have a crucial trump card: Rodri himself has already agreed to the move and turned down City’s offer of a new contract. His current deal expires in summer 2027, so Maresca’s options are limited: sell now, or risk losing him for less in a year. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking—Rodri is due back at Manchester training on Friday, August 14, unless an agreement is reached beforehand.

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