30-year-old said to favour a move back to Spain
Maresca chasing Lille’s Bouaddi as replacement
Rodri looks set to complete a move to Barcelona after Manchester City accepted a bid of £65.4m from the Spanish club.
The 30-year-old World Cup winner had entered the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and made it clear he would like the opportunity to move to Barcelona. City, who are now closing in on a deal to sign Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, were reluctant sellers but had little choice with the Spanish international out of contract next summer.
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