Barcelona rule out completing Rodri deal: What's going on!

Although the deal for the Spaniard has reached advanced stages with an agreement between the two teams, Manchester City and Barcelona, ​​it seems that the Catalan club has not yet reached the stage that can be described as a "complete agreement between the two teams" on the player's transfer.

The Spanish side was expected to complete the deal on Wednesday, but according to Marca, Barcelona was unable to finalize the deal and reach a full agreement with Man City, as the same source stated, and they have to wait a little longer before completing the deal.

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Despite the setback in the deal, the next 48 hours could be crucial and represent the most intense period in the process of bringing Rodri to Camp Nou. Manchester City and Barcelona are still negotiating the final price of the transfer.

Manchester City and Barcelona are still negotiating for Rodri's transfer!

Encouragingly for Barcelona, no serious rift has emerged regarding Rodri's future. Relations between the clubs remain cordial, with communication described as constructive throughout the process, allowing dialogue to proceed despite contrasting valuations.

The Catalan side initially put forward €50 million, only to see City reject it outright. The English champions are naturally hesitant to part with a key figure for a sum well below market worth. Barça, however, must operate within budgetary constraints, striving to narrow the valuation gap without inflating the total outlay beyond what they deem acceptable.

Rodri may temporarily return to Man City training

Barcelona want to wrap up the deal swiftly, though any hold-up might leave Rodri in an uncomfortable position. Should the two sides fail to reach an accord soon, the midfielder could be forced to report back to City and rejoin Guardiola's training setup.

That would not necessarily kill Barça's hopes, but it would stretch out a process they would much rather conclude without further delay. For the moment, however, the sole remaining hurdle is monetary. The clubs are near enough for a deal to stay feasible, yet the precise figure still requires final agreement.

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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