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Manchester City reject €45m Barcelona bid for Rodri

The 30-year-old only has a season remaining on his deal at the Etihad Stadium and has been strongly linked with a return to Spain.

Rodri’s Manchester City future is in doubt (Nick Potts/PA)

Fri, 07 Aug, 2026 - 15:09

Simon Peach, Press Association Chief Football Writer

Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s £38.5million opening bid for key man Rodri, the Press Association understands.

The 30-year-old only has a season remaining on his deal at the Etihad Stadium and has been strongly linked with a return to Spain.

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