Rodri greenligths Barcelona talks with Manchester City

Rodri Hernández has given FC Barcelona permission to negotiate his transfer directly with Manchester City, according to Mundo Deportivo. The Spanish midfielder still has one year left on his contract with the English club, and negotiations between the two sides will now begin to determine the transfer fee.

The general perception is that the midfielder has already made his decision and wants to play for Barcelona next season. The official Ballon d'Or account on X has even joined the conversation, publicly asking whether Rodri "will join the list of Ballon d'Or winners who have played for Barcelona," alongside a list of Barça players who have received the award.

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 after winning the European Championship with Manchester City and the Spanish national team, establishing himself as one of the world's best footballers.