Real Madrid accepts Rodri's choice: Barcelona wins

The operation takes a decisive turn: Rodri has chosen Barcelona over Real Madrid's proposal, according to Mundo Deportivo. It's not a financial issue that led the World Cup champion to make this decision, but a matter of football affinity.

The Whites tabled a very attractive offer weeks ago to the 30-year-old midfielder, but the best player of the World Cup preferred to lean towards Barcelona's project. Sources close to the player involved in negotiations confirm that Rodri feels stronger connection with Barcelona's football and personal closeness with several of his Spanish national team teammates already at the club.

From Madrid only praise comes for the player. Both parties consider the matter settled by mutual agreement and with good relations: the club's exemplary behavior stands out, led by Florentino Pérez. Rodri now just waits to officially announce his arrival at Barcelona.