Final transfer package of World Cup winner’s Barcelona move could reach €70 million – report

Final transfer package of World Cup winner’s Barcelona move could reach €70 million – report Barcelona are increasingly confident of completing the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, with sources within the club believing the total package for the midfielder could reach €70 million. According to ESPN journalist Samuel Marsden , negotiations between Barcelona and Manchester City are continuing after the English club rejected the Catalan side’s opening proposal.  However, there is now growing optimism at Camp Nou that an agreement can eventually be reached . The player has already given Barcelona encouragement by agreeing loose personal terms , while his preference for the Blaugrana has helped change the direction of a transfer that many previously expected to take him to Real Madrid. Barcelona step up Rodri pursuit after De Jong injury Barcelona’s interest in Rodri accelerated after Frenkie de Jong’s injury created an unexpected need for another midfielder. The Catalan club had not initially planned to make such a major move for a midfielder, but De Jong’s setback changed the situation and prompted Barcelona to explore the market. Rodri is close to signing for Barcelona. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) Rodri eventually emerged as an ideal solution. The Spain international has long been expected to return to La Liga at some point in his career, with Real Madrid previously viewed as a likely destination.  However, his circumstances have changed and Barcelona have managed to move ahead of their rivals. Notably, Rodri won the World Cup alongside eight Barcelona players, giving him strong relationships with several members of the current squad.  His attraction to Hansi Flick’s football and advice from Catalan figures who have worked at Manchester City over the past decade have also helped turn his attention towards Barcelona. That has now put the Blaugrana in a strong position. Rodri’s transfer to Barcelona could cost €70 million. (Photo by Annabel Lee-Ellis/Getty Images) Club sources have confirmed that there is a broad agreement over personal terms between Barcelona and Rodri, meaning the player’s side is no longer the major obstacle. The focus has shifted entirely to Manchester City. Rodri transfer package could reach €70 million Manchester City have already rejected Barcelona’s first offer for Rodri , meaning the Catalan club still have work to do before the transfer can be completed. However, there is increasing confidence that the two clubs can find a solution. According to sources cited by Marsden, negotiations over the final package are ongoing, and the total value of the operation could reach around €70 million. That does not necessarily mean Barcelona will pay €70 million as a fixed transfer fee. Instead, the figure is understood to represent the potential overall package, including the different components of the agreement.