Rodri gives Barcelona the green light to negotiate his transfer with City

The future of Rodri, midfielder for Manchester City, has taken a significant turn in recent hours. According to reports, the player has authorized FC Barcelona to begin negotiations with his current club, after Real Madrid's interest began to decline.

Rodri's decision appears to have triggered reactions among Real Madrid supporters, who have expressed their dissatisfaction with what they consider a regrettable shift in the direction of the transfer. In '20minutos', some fans have voiced their outrage at the possibility of the player joining their eternal rival.

Barcelona has wasted no time and has already made its first offer to Manchester City for Rodri. According to Mundo Deportivo, this is due to the confidence the Catalan club has gained from the knowledge that the Spanish player supports their sports project.

Rodri's situation is particularly interesting following his association with the two major entities in Spanish football and his recent success in the World Cup, which has elevated his profile in the transfer market. The newspaper El País highlights that the player was weighing the options of Madrid and Barcelona before leaning towards the Catalan team.

Additionally, Barcelona is looking to avoid past mistakes that allowed Madrid to acquire players under similar circumstances. The azulgrana club is acting swiftly to secure Rodri, being aware of the importance of this signing.

Looking at past transfer histories, Marca mentions several instances where Barcelona ended up surpassing Madrid in the race for players, adding context to the existing rivalry between the two clubs in the transfer arena.