Fabrizio Romano says Rodri has informed Manchester City that he wants to leave the club and join FC Barcelona, with negotiations between the two clubs continuing.
The midfielder has communicated his desire to move to Barcelona directly to Manchester City, according to Romano. Rodri is understood to have conveyed his position with the “usual respect and grace” associated with his dealings with the club.
Discussions between Manchester City and FC Barcelona are ongoing, although no further details about the negotiations have been disclosed.
The report places Rodri’s future at the centre of talks between two of European football’s biggest clubs. Manchester City must now consider the midfielder’s stated wish to join Barcelona while discussions over a possible move continue.
Romano revealed the development on social media, saying Rodri had made City aware of his intention to depart and pursue a transfer to Barcelona. The report did not include details of any proposed fee, contract terms or possible timetable for the move.
Rodri’s position has also prompted a wide range of reaction among supporters online. Some Barcelona fans welcomed the possibility of the Spain midfielder joining their club, while others questioned whether the transfer would be financially possible.
A number of comments also referred to Real Madrid and suggested Rodri’s reported interest in Barcelona could have implications for the Spanish club. Other supporters argued that Real Madrid would remain competitive regardless of whether Rodri joined Barcelona.
There was also speculation among fans about who could replace Rodri at Manchester City should he leave. However, the report did not identify a successor or indicate whether City had begun looking for another player in that position.
Some supporters questioned Rodri’s recent injury record and whether he would be able to reproduce the level of performance he has shown at Manchester City. Those comments were opinions expressed online and were not part of Romano’s report.
Other fans focused on the uncertainty surrounding the proposed transfer, stressing that a move should not be considered complete until an agreement is reached and the player makes his debut. Barcelona supporters called on their club to move quickly, while others maintained that the situation could still change.
For now, the confirmed development is that Rodri has told Manchester City he wants to leave for FC Barcelona and that negotiations between the clubs are under way. No agreement has been announced, and the outcome of the discussions remains unresolved.
