Rodri Prefers Barcelona Move Over Real Madrid

Rodri, a midfielder for Manchester City, has indicated a preference for joining Barcelona rather than Real Madrid. This decision marks a notable shift in his transfer intentions.

Barcelona is actively pursuing Rodri after confirming his interest in moving to Catalonia. Recent inquiries revealed that he is keen to reunite with several teammates from the Spanish national team, with whom he won the World Cup.

This development poses a setback for Real Madrid, who had anticipated Rodri's addition to their squad as they aim to reclaim the La Liga title. A transfer fee of approximately €60 million is expected to secure Rodri, who has less than a year remaining on his contract with City. Barcelona's interest has intensified due to concerns over Frenkie de Jong's fitness following a knee injury.