Rodri celebrates Spain's World Cup win (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)The agent of Manchester City midfielder Rodri has confirmed that his client has decided to join Barcelona over Real Madrid. The Spain international is now said to have informed Real Madrid that he’s now making Barca his priority despite being so strongly linked with Los Blancos for much of the summer. 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. pic.twitter.com/JIwONCN8lC — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2026It seems Rodri’s agent was keen to pay tribute to how Madrid have handled the saga, calling them “class” and showing them respect despite the decision to go for Barcelona instead.