Manchester City say 'no' to Barcelona again over Rodri transfer — The Times

Manchester City reject Barcelona's second bid for Rodri - The Times

The English football club Manchester City has rejected a second bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri, The Times reported.

Earlier, it was reported that the Catalan club had offered the English champions around 60 million euros for the Spanish midfielder. According to the source, the "city" found this offer unsatisfactory and is demanding about 80 million euros for their player.

According to reports, one of the most important factors working in favor of Barcelona in the negotiations is the situation with Rodri's current contract. The Spanish player has only one year left on his contract with Manchester City. Rodri, however, does not want to extend his cooperation with the English club.

This situation will seriously affect the plans and decisions of City. The club does not want to sell one of its main players at a low price. But allowing Rodri to spend his final year at the club without extending his contract could create even bigger problems for the Englishman in the future. This is exactly what is working in Barcelona's favor.

The 30-year-old Rodri made a total of 21 appearances in the Premier League in the 2025/2026 season, scoring one goal. He also played in 5 matches in the Champions League.