Rodri has made his decision, choosing to join Barcelona ahead of Real Madrid, according to his agent, Alvaro Barquero, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Barquero said that out of respect for Real Madrid, given how the club conducted itself throughout the process, Rodri personally informed them of his choice to join Barça instead. According to Romano, personal terms between Rodri and Barcelona are fully agreed.
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The decision marks a significant twist in a transfer saga that had long appeared to favor Real Madrid, with reports indicating Rodri had already reached a verbal agreement with the club days earlier. Barcelona’s late push ultimately swayed him, aided in part by regular conversations with Spanish national team teammates already at the Catalan club.
The next step in the deal will be finalizing a transfer fee with Manchester City before Rodri can travel to complete his medical.
🚨🔵🔴 BREAKING: Rodri’s agent confirms he’s picked Barcelona over Real Madrid.
“Out of respect for Madrid, as they have been class, Rodri informed them that his decision is to join Barça”, quotes from his agent Barquero reported by @ellarguero.
Personal terms, 100% agreed. 🫱🏻🫲🏼 pic.twitter.com/JIwONCN8lC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2026
