Barcelona makes first offer to City for Rodri

Barcelona has wasted no time in putting forward its first offer for Rodri to Manchester City, as confirmed by Mundo Deportivo. The 31-year-old Spanish midfielder has given the green light to the Catalan project and authorized the club to negotiate with City, effectively closing the door on Real Madrid.

Barcelona's initial proposal is around €45 million plus add-ons, though club sources admit that figure is not precise and will need to be improved to convince City. Sky Sports reports that the offer has not gone down well at the English club, who consider it insufficient. Reports in England suggest City are looking for a minimum of £60 million (roughly €70 million) to engage in serious negotiations.

Barcelona's intention is to make their determination clear from the outset, capitalizing on the favorable moment following Rodri's rejection of Madrid. With the player already aligned with the Catalan project, a second attempt with a more competitive offer appears inevitable.