Rodri chooses Barcelona: operation accelerates from the United States

The Rodri operation began taking shape in the United States following the World Cup final. Joan Laporta, Deco, and Alejandro Echevarría were present from the semifinals in Dallas and watched in New Jersey as the Madrid native lifted the World Cup as captain and also claimed the final's MVP award.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona knew that Real Madrid had the operation well underway, with an offer of 60 million that the club could pay in a single payment. However, Rodri decided to wait: he wanted to return to La Liga, but Hansi Flick's project appeals to him more than José Mourinho's. There were initial Barcelona approaches in the days following Spain's triumph.

The player underwent outpatient back surgery in late July, which gave him time to reflect on his future. Yesterday, the signal reached Barcelona: Rodri has given the green light for Barcelona to negotiate with City. Now, the operation is accelerating, though the blaugrana club will need to find a financial formula for the 60 million.