Manchester City → Barcelona · Permanent · Summer 2026

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first reported 3mo agolast moved 3mo ago
  1. Rumoured
    6 Aug
  2. Talks
    6 Aug
  3. Agreement
    6 Aug
  4. Medical
    16 Aug
  5. Done
    16 Aug

Catch me up

  1. 6 Augfirst@FabrizioRomano: Barcelona have made contact with Rodri's camp and Manchester City about a possible move.
  2. 6 AugJoined by @JacobsBen, @MatteMoretto, @TEAMtalk, @MirrorFootball, @FabriceHawkins
  3. 6 AugReached Agreement
  4. 7 AugCooling@David_Ornstein: Barcelona offered €45m plus add-ons; Manchester City reject as insufficient and deny meaningful talks, valuation gap around €80m
  5. 7 AugJoined by @David_Ornstein
  6. 7 AugAdvancing@FabrizioRomano: Barcelona in direct talks with Manchester City over Rodri; €45m plus €5m add-ons bid rejected but Barcelona working to improve offer; City aware of player's desire
  7. 7 AugCooling@TEAMtalk: Barcelona made a derisory opening offer for Rodri; he has been told to report to Manchester City pre-season training
  8. 8 AugAdvancing@MatteMoretto: esBarcelona ready to improve financial offer to Manchester City for Rodri; player has agreed contract terms; club confident of closing soon
  9. 13 AugCooling@TEAMtalk: Man City rejected a second offer from Barcelona for Rodri and are urging him to find a solution to his desire to join the club
  10. 14 AugAdvancing@FabrizioRomano: Barcelona submitting third proposal for Rodri after €50m and €60m bids rejected; clubs in direct talks targeting fee between €60m and €80m.
  11. 16 AugReached Done
  12. 16 AugReached Medical

What was actually said

56 posts in 8 claims, grouped by stage and direction.

Reported at medical stage

Advancingone report

🚨🔵🔴 Rodri will sign a four year contract at Barcelona this upcoming week — it will be valid until June 2030. Barça have started planning travel and medical for both Rodri and João Cancelo. 🎥➕ More: https://t.co/LCF5NZSz5m https://t.co/bdf3wX8rBI

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Reported as agreed

Advancing8 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano@MatteMoretto had it first, 3mo ago

🚨🔵🔴 Rodri to Barcelona, deal agreed: the exclusive story of the night. 💥🇪🇸 https://t.co/RLwi2WT2tD

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7 other posts, 5 other sources on the same claim
  • @David_Ornstein3mo ago ↗

    🚨 Barcelona strike agreement with Manchester City to sign Rodri. €76.5m package. €60m fixed & above €11m of bonuses viewed as highly achievable so #MCFC can expect at least €71.5m despite Spain captain entering final 12mnths of contract @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/n3GL7VsEVQ

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    🚨 More on Rodri's Barcelona departure. Verbal agreement in place. #MCFC always seeking around €75m, and have been able to get a final fee of €76.5m, including add-ons. Broken down as €60m+€16.5m. Viewed as an excellent price considering Rodri only had a year left on his https://t.co/olVfhC8eIm

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    🚨 Barcelona agree a deal Manchester City to sign Rodri. €76.5m fee, including add ons. The Spain World Cup winner will sign a four-year contract.🎙️ https://t.co/iIGc5UKKNM

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    Manchester City have ACCEPTED the latest terms put on the table by Barcelona for midfielder Rodri 👀 ✍️@GraemeBailey | #MCFC #FCBarcelona https://t.co/tPn5s0pO0i

  • @MirrorFootball3mo ago ↗

    NEW: Barcelona have agreed a £65m deal with Man City to sign Rodri 🚨🤝 https://t.co/BqMN6F9tGk https://t.co/kmSj5CkdIU

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 BREAKING: 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 Barça”, quotes from his agent Barquero reported by @ellarguero. Personal terms, 100% agreed. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼 https://t.co/JIwONCN8lC

  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    esRodri has reached economic agreement with Barça after waiting for Real Madrid to make decisive move against Manchester City

    Cansado de esperar a que el Real Madrid dé un paso decisivo ante el Manchester City, Rodri ha alcanzado un acuerdo económico con el Barça, club que también le ha ofrecido garantías respecto a las negociaciones con la entidad inglesa. En las próximas horas el Barça se pondrá en https://t.co/atm0Pr7Oma

Reported as done

Advancing2 reports, led by @FabrizioRomano

🚨🔵🔴 EXCLUSIVE: RODRI TO BARCELONA, HERE WE GO! 💥 Deal agreed for Spanish midfielder to join Barça from Man City, all done for the former Ballon d’Or. Green light from Man City to last Barcelona bid. More follows. 💣 https://t.co/ECs2v6HIHX

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  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    esRodri transfer to Barça completed, agreement closed with Manchester City

    Rodri ya es del Barça, acuerdo cerrado con el Manchester City. @marca @Luis_F_Rojo https://t.co/wau4Cws9hQ

Reported as being in talks

Advancing34 reports, led by @MatteMoretto@FabrizioRomano had it first, 3mo ago

esBarcelona and Manchester City in final stages of negotiations for Rodri, seeking to close deal for over €70m

Rodri-Barça, a punto. Tras días de conversaciones entre los clubes, las negociaciones entre el Barcelona y el Manchester City entran ahora en su recta final. El club azulgrana busca cerrar el acuerdo en las próximas horas por una cifra superior a los 70 millones de euros,

claims TalksView on X ↗
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  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    esBarcelona increases its offer for Rodri

    El Barça eleva su oferta por Rodri. @marca @Luis_F_Rojo https://t.co/7tG1vxsIJN

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have submitter their third bid for Rodri yesterday, now closer to €70m package. Barça remain confident to get it done with talks reaching final key stages. Meanwhile, Man City reached final stages for Bouaddi deal. 🩵🇲🇦 🎥➕ https://t.co/EMCOvzf5FE https://t.co/bWaMDVPhyG

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona are returning with third proposal for Rodri to Manchester City. After €50m and €60m packages both rejected, direct club to club talks to continue half way between €60m last bid and €80m fee requested. Barça remain confident and optimistic. https://t.co/pJKpW0kX32

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Story from the morning confirmed by Manchester City sources: Barcelona new bid for Rodri, on the table. €60m proposal was sent last night, Man City want more but negotiations continue between clubs to get it done. Barça remain optimistic, as always said. https://t.co/krgtkRq7rd

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have already made new verbal proposal to Manchester City for Rodri worth €60m with add-ons. Man City insist on €80m valuation to sell Rodri, Barça remain confident to close. Half way between €60m bid and €80m can be the solution, with add-ons key. https://t.co/9MSyTf0luZ

  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    esNegotiations with City are advancing and the signing could be completed in a few days

    Rodri-Barça, las negociaciones con el City avanzan y el fichaje se puede cerrar en unos días.

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona are set to send their new bid for Rodri as the player has told Man City he ONLY wants Barça. Barça have zero doubts internally: total confidence and seen as matter of time, working on the final fee. https://t.co/SHCOPabhqb

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona are very confident to get Rodri deal done. No panic after first bid rejected. New official bid will follow and Rodri told Man City with maximum respect that he wants the move. Barça will submit higher proposal. All parties convinced deal can happen soon. https://t.co/QKWKF6u8kL

  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    esBarcelona ready to improve financial offer to Manchester City for Rodri; player has agreed contract terms; club confident of closing soon

    El Barça está listo para mejorar su oferta económica al Manchester City por Rodri. El club blaugrana transmite optimismo al centrocampista español, quien ya ha alcanzado un acuerdo sobre las condiciones contractuales. El Barça confía en cerrarlo cuanto antes. https://t.co/016hXVRjwp

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Direct club to club talks for Rodri continue as Barcelona are prepared to improve their bid. €45m plus €5m add-ons opening proposal turned down this morning but FCB are still working on it. City are aware of player’s desire. 🎥➕ https://t.co/wQfDHpKtHW https://t.co/kz4jA5v11U

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 The negotiations between Barça and Man City for Rodri are underway; direct talks between officials rather than formal proposals. Man City won’t accept package close to €50m offered by Barça; already working on new proposal to get green light. Rodri only wants Barça. 🔜 https://t.co/JbrFw4VzQa

  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    Barça, negociación abierta por Rodri. @Luis_F_Rojo @marca https://t.co/bvKbnJgiBC

  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    esBarça will contact City in the coming hours to present an official offer for Rodri

    Rodri-Barça. El club blaugrana se pondrá en contacto con el City en estas horas para presentar una primera oferta oficial.

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 BREAKING: Barcelona now in official club to club talks with Man City and very confident to get Rodri deal done. Initial indications from Barça open to pay fee slightly over €45m, Man City in direct talks indicating higher price. Rodri wants Barça. 🔜 https://t.co/Ttrs8KbVZJ

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have fully agreed on personal terms with Rodri after contract proposal sent to his agent. Negotiations club to club to follow with Man City to advance on transfer fee and get the deal done ASAP. 🎥➕ https://t.co/qAhLqKiRBL https://t.co/b5wwycM1hF

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Rodri has spoken to Deco and Hansi Flick and gave his green light to Barcelona in order to proceed in talks. Official contract proposal already in Rodri’s agent hands and Barça also made contact with Manchester City. Operation Rodri: full speed for FCB. 💥 https://t.co/IIQcrpQakG

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 BREAKING: Rodri has opened doors to Barcelona today, informing about his willingness to negotiate contract terms. Rodri opens to Barça for the very first time, as @JijantesFC @Nilsola10 reported. Barça remain careful with Real Madrid involved — until his final decision https://t.co/qmRe0RcE6I

  • @MatteMoretto3mo ago ↗

    esBarcelona has all necessary information on the costs of the Rodri operation; De Jong's injury influenced the decision to seek new midfielders

    El Barça dispone de toda la información necesaria sobre los costes de la operación por Rodri. La lesión de Frenkie de Jong ha influido en la decisión de buscar nuevos centrocampistas. https://t.co/i0OUjlK2iU

  • @FabrizioRomano3mo ago ↗

    🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have made contact with Rodri’s camp and also with Manchester City about possible move. Real Madrid have been in talks with City for weeks but #MCFC didn’t accept to proceed immediately as felt more clubs were joining the race. Up to the player. 🇪🇸 https://t.co/JXwedANwIF

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Barcelona's have made a third offer for Rodri and are optimistic of completing a deal. Package under discussion now £60m+.🇪🇸 https://t.co/OX1aIWogUd

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Barcelona have improved their proposal to around £55m for Rodri as positive talks continue with Manchester City.🇪🇸 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/YJ5u8QsQDc

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    🚨 Barcelona pushing to finalise a move for Rodri in the coming hours/days. Positive talks took place today. Package under discussion is now €65m+. Talks very advanced.⌛️ https://t.co/RJ7T930Chu

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Barcelona closing in on a deal for Rodri. Terms in place with the player, and progress on club-to-club talks over the weekend. New bid imminent.🇪🇸 https://t.co/ovPOUCsMcb

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Barcelona will place an improved bid to Manchester City for Rodri and remain optimistic on agreeing a deal. Terms already in place with the player.🇪🇸 https://t.co/t1ZxrzS9f3

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    BREAKING: Manchester City have rejected a bid of around €45m for Rodri from Barcelona. Understand #MCFC want around €75m. Barcelona will be back with a new bid and remain optimistic. Rodri has already agreed terms.🇪🇸 https://t.co/IRcpSDAg3e

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Barcelona have agreed terms with Rodri and are in talks with Manchester City over signing the Spanish midfielder. Optimism a fee can be agreed even though #MCFC prefer to keep Rodri.⬇️ https://t.co/R9IiwQD2qO

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    🚨 Barcelona set to accelerate talks with Manchester City after Rodri agreed to move. Barcelona moved ahead of Real Madrid this week, as revealed with @alex_crook earlier today. Manchester City would still like Rodri to renew/stay, but Rodri is keen to return to Spain. https://t.co/ElH51odZjP

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Barcelona feel they are currently ahead of Real Madrid in the race for Rodri after positive talks with the player, as revealed with @alex_crook this morning. Real Madrid previously favourites, and are also in talks with both Rodri and Manchester City. Rodri has already indicated https://t.co/ufYoYlZhot

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    🚨 Barcelona have decided to rival Real Madrid for Rodri. A midfield target before the World Cup and now talks are ongoing. Manchester City still want to keep Rodri, but Barcelona are prepared to make an offer. Real were previously clear favourites, but Barcelona is also of https://t.co/6HiUn0DZFX

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    Despite Rodri's Barcelona move stalling, a third bid is expected this weekend as Man City currently stand their ground 👀 @GraemeBailey✍️ | #MCFC #Barcelona https://t.co/mGenOZOhE4

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    Man City have held talks over a move for exciting Barcelona midfielder Tommy Marques 🔥 Meanwhile, the Catalans continue to push to sign Rodri ⤵️ @GraemeBailey | #MCFC https://t.co/tdmu6AbKL9

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    Barcelona have initiated contact to sign Man City superstar Rodri 🤯 Personal terms would NOT be a problem for Barca, as Real Madrid continue to push for a deal ⤵️ @GraemeBailey | #MCFC #FCB #RMCF https://t.co/z9mOXQZm84

  • @MirrorFootball3mo ago ↗

    "His decision is to join Barca" 🚨 Rodri's agent has dropped a bombshell and confirmed that the Man City star wants to sign for Barcelona instead of Real Madrid 💣 Full story 👇 https://t.co/LbJyhdUvIY https://t.co/4H2mOXlFIz

Said to be cooling

Cooling6 reports, led by @David_Ornstein

🚨 Barcelona offer Manchester City ~€45m + add-ons to sign Rodri. #MCFC regard as nowhere near level needed to negotiate sale + insist no meaningful talks taking place as bid considered serious yet to be made. #FCBarcelona know price ~€80m @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/gTLT673NDS

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  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Manchester City keen to sign Enzo Fernandez and could recoup much of Chelsea's £120m asking price via the departures of Rodri (Barcelona second bid rejected but talks ongoing) and Tijjani Reijnders (Al-Qadsiah in advanced talks). Enzo Maresca wants to reunite with Fernandez, but https://t.co/kbwQ5WJzhE

  • @JacobsBen3mo ago ↗

    Barcelona's second bid of around £55m for Rodri has been rejected by Manchester City as talks continue.🇪🇸 https://t.co/c4wi3ZPfug

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    Manchester City have 𝙧𝙚𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 Barcelona's second bid for Rodri 🇪🇸 https://t.co/V6IY6Op47T

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    Man City are urging Rodri to find a solution to his hopes of joining Barcelona, after Etihad chiefs rejected a second offer from the LaLiga giants 👀 @GraemeBailey✍️ | #MCFC #Barcelona https://t.co/ipWDChDKyg

  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    Rodri has been told report to Manchester City pre-season training after Barcelona made a "derisory" opening offer for the midfielder😬 @GraemeBailey | #MCFC #FCB https://t.co/B1uHVCjaSL

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral2 reports, led by @FabriceHawkins

frIf Barcelona can meet Manchester City's financial demands, Rodri should join the Catalan club

🚨 Si le FC Barcelone parvient à s’aligner sur les exigences financières de Manchester City, Rodri devrait s’engager avec le club catalan. https://t.co/pWPrZx1uOa

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  • @TEAMtalk3mo ago ↗

    🚨🆕 Man City are confident of COMPLETING the record-breaking signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi this week 🤑 Meanwhile, Barcelona's talks to sign Rodri continue, but are far from straightforward ⤵️ @GraemeBailey | #MCFC https://t.co/LiMRWdyqvr

Mentioned, no claim either way

Neutral2 reports, led by @FabriceHawkins@MirrorFootball had it first, 3mo ago

❗️Rodri’s preference is to join Barcelona over Real Madrid, with both Manchester City and Real Madrid aware of the player’s stance. Barcelona have held a long-standing interest in the midfielder, which intensified following Frenkie de Jong’s injury. The club believe Rodri would https://t.co/mwWcbaZw6I

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  • @MirrorFootball3mo ago ↗

    🚨 Man City's chances of keeping Rodri this summer have taken a blow after Barca joined Real Madrid in chasing his signature https://t.co/E2HQlYmhZD https://t.co/fThjlwTM1J

Reported as a live interest

Advancingone report

Rodri has chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid 👀 https://t.co/mXfrvOtVYV

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Why it read 100% before it settled

Starting pointbefore any evidence, from the stage reached
+99
Fabrizio Romano advancingBroke ittrust 0.75
+1
11 further reportseach worth under half a point
Completion probability
100%

Each report is weighted by how often its source has been right.

Probability over time

20457516 Aug: +48 points, after @FabrizioRomano, @MatteMoretto, @FabrizioRomano, @David_Ornstein, @JacobsBen, @FabrizioRomano, @JacobsBen, @TEAMtalk, @MirrorFootball15 Aug16 Aug16 Aug
27 recomputations▲ 46 points over the trail
  1. +483mo ago@FabrizioRomano: Deal agreed for Rodri to join Barcelona from Man City · @MatteMoretto: Rodri transfer to Barça completed, agreement closed with Manchester City · @FabrizioRomano: Rodri to Barcelona, deal agreed · @David_Ornstein: Barcelona agree €76.5m deal with Manchester City for Rodri (€60m fixed plus €11m+ in bonuses) · @JacobsBen: Verbal agreement in place between Manchester City and Barcelona for Rodri's transfer at €76.5m including add-ons (€60m+€16.5m). · @FabrizioRomano: Rodri will sign a four-year contract at Barcelona valid until June 2030; medical being planned · @JacobsBen: Barcelona agree deal with Manchester City to sign Rodri for €76.5m including add-ons on four-year contract · @TEAMtalk: Manchester City have accepted Barcelona's latest terms for Rodri · @MirrorFootball: Barcelona have agreed a £65m deal with Man City to sign Rodri