* Manchester City appear braced for formal transfer interest from Barcelona for Rodri.
* The Spain international captain has reportedly selected Camp Nou as his preferred destination this summer.
* Real Madrid have been informed of that choice, and hold pessimism over their chances.
**Manchester City and Spain’s Rodri appears to have selected FC Barcelona as his preferred destination in the ongoing summer transfer window.**
The FIFA World Cup winning captain of 2026 has seen his future thrown into doubt ever since securing success in North America with Spain, whilst simultaneously entering into the final 12 months of his Manchester City contract.
Whilst City officials unsurprisingly want to retain the services of one of their greatest-ever players, and their best in terms of individual and collective accolades, there is a growing number of reports indicating that a move to Spain may be on the cards.
Now, according to [RMC Sport’s Fabrice Hawkins](https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/transferts/mercato-rodri-prefere-le-barca-au-real_AV-202608060348.html), Rodri has chosen FC Barcelona as his preferred next destination, with those at Real Madrid having now been informed of such a decision and desire.
From the side of Manchester City, the Premier League club are also said to have been informed of the update surrounding their star midfielder, which will therefore trigger negotiations between those at the Etihad Stadium and Barcelona.
Manchester City reportedly hope to receive €80 million for Rodri but could accept an offer between €60 million and €70 million from Barcelona, with whom relations are said to be ‘good’.
**This is a developing story. More to follow.**