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City Rejects Barcelona €45 m Rodri Offer, Demands £60 m+

8/7/2026

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Man City Rejects

Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's opening €45 million (?£38.5 million) offer for midfielder Rodri.
City state they will only consider a sale for more than £60 million.
Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner in the final year of his Etihad contract, has agreed terms with Barcelona after Real Madrid withdrew.
Rodri missed the 2024-25 season with a knee injury, underwent back surgery last month, and will rejoin City early next week.

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Rodri Essential

Pep Guardiola said Rodri is “the best midfielder in the world by far” and that he sets Manchester City’s and Spain’s tempo.
Jamie Carragher warned City would find it “really tough” to win the Premier League without Rodri because of his unique ability to condition a game.
City failed to retain the Premier League crown in the two seasons Rodri was injury-plagued, underscoring his impact on title success.

History

Historical Context

In 1893 the first £100 transfer marked football’s market birth, and each decade raised the ceiling until Real Madrid shattered it in June 2009, paying £80 million for Cristiano Ronaldo. That Galácticos-era spike set a precedent for today’s high-stakes deals, such as Manchester City’s 2024 rejection of Barcelona’s €45 million bid for Rodri, demanding over £60 million.

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Man City Rejects

Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's opening €45 million (?£38.5 million) offer for midfielder Rodri.
City state they will only consider a sale for more than £60 million.
Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner in the final year of his Etihad contract, has agreed terms with Barcelona after Real Madrid withdrew.
Rodri missed the 2024-25 season with a knee injury, underwent back surgery last month, and will rejoin City early next week.

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