MANCHESTER: Manchester City have reportedly accepted a £65.4 million bid from Barcelona for the services of Spanish midfielder Rodri.
British media reported that the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has agreed a four-year contract with the Spanish champions and is expected to travel to the Nou Camp next week to complete the move.
Rodri, 30, enjoyed seven successful seasons with City after joining the club from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a then club record fee of 62.8 million pounds.
Throughout his 298 appearances for City, the midfielder helped the club win 12 major trophies, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups and one Champions League trophy.
Rodri’s contract with City has one year remaining, but the club previously wanted the player to sign a contract extension.
The move to Barcelona, however, came as Rodri had just returned to training with City last Friday after undergoing minor back surgery.
He was not fielded when City lost 0-3 to Arsenal in the Community Shield yesterday.