Barcelona has sealed the signing of Rodri from Manchester City, according to sources close to the club. The Spanish midfielder will become the star reinforcement for Hansi Flick's team next season. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in La Liga, 79 pts, 26W-1D-4L from 31 games, recent form WWWWW.

What happened with Real Madrid's interest? Real Madrid had shown strong interest in Rodri, but the project presented by Barcelona proved more attractive to the player. The Madrid club is now looking for alternatives to strengthen its midfield.

What are Real Madrid's options? Real Madrid is evaluating Adam Wharton from Crystal Palace, with a market value of 100 million euros, and Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar, valued between 50 and 60 million.

How is Real Madrid's preseason going? The team defeated Ferencvaros 2-1 in a friendly, with goals from Mario Rivas and Carlos Espí. Their next match is against Deportivo La Coruña on August 12.