Barcelona Close In on Rodri Signing With Deal Expected Within Hours

Spanish journalist Matteo Moretto reports that Barcelona are on the verge of completing the signing of World Cup winner Rodri, with the operation potentially wrapping up within hours.

After days of rejected offers and internal debate, the Catalans have pushed their bid close enough to Manchester City‘s demands to bring the deal within striking distance. The club’s intent was never seriously in doubt — it was always a question of timing, and that moment appears to have arrived.

Where Talks Stand Right Now

Negotiations are now in their final stages, with Barcelona aiming to close the deal at a package reported to exceed €70 million, covering both fixed and variable components. The club had two earlier offers rejected by Manchester City, who set their asking price at €80 million for the Spain international midfielder.

With Rodri’s preference firmly set on a return to Spain, and Barcelona’s latest offer bridging much of the gap, the signing could be made official before the weekend ends.

Rodri May Skip Manchester City Training

Rodri had concluded his vacation in Spain earlier this week but was required to return to England when the deal remained unsigned. Given how advanced the transfer now is, the player requested permission to skip training with Manchester City to avoid any risk of injury before the move is confirmed.

If Deco and Barcelona’s sporting structure finalize the agreement today or tomorrow, Rodri could travel back to Spain this weekend to complete his medical. That would allow him to report directly to training under Hansi Flick without any interruption.

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Given the number of twists this operation has seen over just a few days, the club’s management and supporters will keep celebrations on hold until an official announcement lands. Stay with TipsGG for the latest updates as this transfer reaches its conclusion.