Rodrigo Hernández, commonly known as Rodri, has made a definitive decision to join FC Barcelona, officially communicating his choice to Real Madrid's management. Despite receiving a substantial financial offer from Madrid, Rodri's commitment to Barcelona stems from several factors, including the club's playing style and his longstanding connections with players in the Catalan team.

In recent discussions with Real Madrid officials, Rodri expressed his respect for the club but did not convey a strong conviction about joining them. This uncertainty led Madrid's leadership to remain cautious about his final decision. They understand that for a player to sign with Real Madrid, he must be completely confident in his choice, which Rodri did not demonstrate.

During his last conversation with Madrid, Rodri outlined his reasons for preferring Barcelona, citing the influence of Pep Guardiola's football philosophy and his personal rapport with several Barcelona players developed during their time together with the national team. Madrid officials have acknowledged Rodri's explanations and wished him well in his new path, recognizing his potential and leadership qualities.

The transfer to Barcelona is expected to cost around 60 million euros, with Rodri set to sign a four-year contract worth approximately 30 million euros per season. Meanwhile, Real Madrid has had preliminary talks with Manchester City regarding Rodri's situation, but no negotiations took place, and financial terms were never discussed.