The player wants only Catalonia. Barcelona close to signing Ballon d'Or winner
Barcelona are preparing a new offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri. According to renowned insider Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish club is set to submit an improved bid for the player in the near future.
The key factor in the negotiations could be Rodri's own stance. The source reports that the 30-year-old midfielder has informed Manchester City's management that he wants to move exclusively to Barcelona. Apparently, he is not considering any other options for continuing his career.
The Catalan club remains fully confident of closing the deal successfully. Barcelona's management believes that signing the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner is only a matter of time, and are now focused on agreeing the final transfer fee with the English club.
Earlier reports indicated that the Citizens are not willing to easily part ways with one of their key players. However, the player's own desire could have a significant impact on the situation and give the Spanish giants an extra lever in negotiations.
Now, the Catalans must agree on the financial terms of the deal. If both parties manage to reach a compromise on the transfer fee, Rodri could become one of Barcelona's marquee signings this summer.
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
