Rodri's Agent Confirms He Chose Barcelona Over Real Madrid

Rodri’s agent Pablo Barquero has confirmed that the Manchester City midfielder has chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer, ending weeks of speculation over where the Ballon d’Or winner would land.

Barcelona had stepped up their attempts to hijack Los Blancos’ pursuit of Rodri on Wednesday, a sharp twist in a transfer saga that had seen Spain’s World Cup-winning captain locked in talks with the Spanish capital club for several weeks. Discussions with Real Madrid stalled, creating the opening for Barcelona to move decisively just weeks before the new season begins.

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported Rodri’s decision, citing comments from agent Barquero directly.

“Rodri’s agent confirms he’s picked Barcelona over Real Madrid. ‘Out of respect for Madrid, as they have been class, Rodri informed them that his decision is to join Barca’, quotes from his agent Barquero reported by @ellarguero. Personal terms, 100% agreed.”

The Guardian reported that Rodri held talks with Barcelona’s manager Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco on Wednesday, conversations that pushed him definitively toward the club.

Real Madrid had already been active in this transfer window, bringing in Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Espi, and Yan Diomande. Missing out on Rodri raises questions about where manager Jose Mourinho directs his attention before Madrid open their campaign against Espanyol on Saturday, August 22nd.

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