Rodri Arrives in Barcelona to Finalise £65 Million Transfer
· Sports · BBC Sport, Barca Universal
Midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona to complete his transfer from Manchester City for a fee of approximately £65 million. The 30-year-old is set to sign a four-year contract with the La Liga champions after seven seasons in England. Rodri, who won the 2024 Ballon d'Or, stated that joining the club is a long-held dream. He leaves Manchester City with 12 major honours, including four Premier League titles and the 2022-23 Champions League. The move follows a period of intense negotiations where Barcelona stepped up their interest to secure the player ahead of other rivals.
Why it matters
The transfer significantly strengthens Barcelona's midfield as they aim to compete for the Champions League and domestic titles. It marks a major roster change for Manchester City, who lose a key player instrumental to their recent trophy-laden era.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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