Manchester City has accepted a £65.4 million offer from Barcelona for the transfer of Spanish international Rodri. The 30-year-old midfielder, who is a World Cup winner, had entered the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium. According to reports, Rodri expressed a clear preference to move to the Spanish club, prompting the transfer negotiations.

Manchester City was reportedly reluctant to part ways with the player but faced limited options given that Rodri’s contract was set to expire next summer. The club had previously rejected two lower bids from Barcelona, including an initial offer of approximately £38.5 million and a subsequent bid of £51 million last week. With the sale now moving toward completion, Manchester City is reportedly shifting its focus to signing Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi as a potential replacement.

The transfer marks a significant shift for the Premier League champions, who are now preparing for the upcoming season without one of their key defensive midfielders. While the financial terms have been settled, the move highlights the common challenge clubs face when star players enter the final year of their contracts and signal a desire to move elsewhere.