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Barcelona Star Set to Change His Shirt to no.7 After Special Request From Rodri Ahead of Camp Nou Switch: Reports
Manchester City accepted Barcelona’s third bid after rejecting two earlier offers, and the four-year deal would bring in the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.
On Sunday, Aug. 16, Barcelona agreed to sign Rodri from Manchester City for $88.5 million after the Premier League club accepted the bid in the third round of negotiations.
Manchester City accepted the deal after previously rejecting two offers for the midfielder, who joined the Premier League club in 2019 and won four league titles and the 2022-23 Champions League.
Rodri earned The Golden Ball at this summer's World Cup after Roja defeated Argentina 1-0, and he is the 11th player to win the World Cup, Champions League, and Ballon d'Or.
At Barcelona, Rodri joins Spain teammates Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and Gavi on a squad that won back-to-back Liga championships this spring, strengthening the club's midfield.
Following the World Cup, Barcelona saw departures including Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain, Marcus Rashford to Manchester United, and Robert Lewandowski, necessitating this signing.
World champion Rodri intends to move from Manchester City to FC Barcelona – he will be presented on Wednesday. The question of why Real Madrid missed this opportunity is a matter of lethal speculation.
Ballon d-Or-Winner, best player of the World Cup and probably soon player of Hansi Flick: The change from Mittelfeldstar Rodri to FC Barcelona is close to completion. And: Will Nicla's filling jug go to Bremen?
Spain captain Rodri will continue his career at Spanish champions Barcelona. Manchester City and the Catalan giants agreed on the final details of a €76.5 million transfer on Thursday evening, according to media reports, although there has been no official confirmation from the clubs yet.