Spanish midfielder Rodri has turned down an approach from Real Madrid and is finalising a move to FC Barcelona, according to Spanish newspaper El País. The central midfielder was reportedly swayed by Barcelona's playing style, which he considers closer to that of the Spanish national team and his current club Manchester City, as well as the presence of nine Spanish internationals in the Barça dressing room. The transfer represents a significant shift in Spanish football's power balance, with one of Europe's most sought-after midfielders choosing the Catalan club over their fiercest domestic rivals.