Barcelona agreement for Man City superstar further away than it seems – report

Barcelona agreement for Man City superstar further away than it seems – report Barcelona and Manchester City continue negotiating with the aim of completing Rodri’s transfer, after the midfielder made it clear last week that he wants to play at Camp Nou next season. He rejected an approach from Real Madrid and a renewal from the Cityzens in favour of the Blaugrana . Now, both clubs want to reach an agreement quickly. Still no agreement However, according to the latest update from MARCA , Barça and Manchester City are not as close as some reports have suggested. Some outlets have even reported that the two sides had already reached an agreement over the transfer. The reality is quite different. Although relations between the two clubs are good, an agreement is not close. Barcelona made an initial offer of €50 million for the midfielder, but Man City rejected it. Agreement still away. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Deco and Viana to talk A conversation between Deco and Hugo Viana, the sporting directors of Barcelona and Manchester City, respectively, is expected to take place in the coming hours. The objective will be to break the deadlock and find an agreement. The Cityzens want at least €70 million for their player, while Barça are not currently prepared to reach that figure. In this case, add-ons and performance-related bonuses could prove crucial in bridging the gap between the two clubs. Deco and Viana will accelerate negotiations because Hansi Flick wants Rodri available as soon as possible. Waiting for a breakthrough. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images) Barcelona had hoped that the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner could join training this Wednesday alongside the other Spain internationals returning from the World Cup. However, an agreement is not expected to be reached that quickly, and Rodri would still need to undergo his medical examination before completing the move. There are still several details to resolve before the transfer can be finalised, although the Spanish international has already agreed terms over a four-year contract with the La Liga champions. Barça will hope to reach a middle ground and finalise the terms of an agreement of the transfer with Manchester City for the World Cup Golden Ball winner at the earliest possible.