The deal is finally done: Rodri moves to Barcelona
Rodri agreed to a four-year deal after Barcelona submitted a third bid worth up to €65.3 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.
- On Monday, August 17, 2026, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Rodri completed his move from Manchester City to Barcelona after City accepted a bid reaching €65.3 million.
- Rodri had previously been linked with Real Madrid but opted to join Barcelona instead, their arch-rivals. The midfielder was missing from Manchester City's Community Shield clash with Arsenal on Sunday, which the Gunners won 3-0.
- Barcelona has begun arranging travel and medical examinations for both Rodri and Cancelo. Romano stated the midfielder will sign a four-year contract, adding, "Everything is done for the former Ballon d'Or winner."
- Rodri told reporters, "Playing for Barcelona is a dream. We go for the Champions League and for everything." The World Cup Golden Ball winner joins Hansi Flick's squad pursuing European glory.
- The Spain captain expressed delight upon arriving in Barcelona to complete the transfer. The reigning LaLiga champions aim to integrate Rodri immediately, leveraging his Champions League experience to end their long European drought.
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"I'm very pleased to be here. The last few days have been intense, but I'm glad everything's sorted. Of course, playing for Barcelona is a dream," the midfielder told journalists waiting for him at the airport. "I can't wait to be with my team-mates, I already know many of them from the national team. It's time to get down to work and give it our all," the 30-year-old added. Rodri said his aims with Barcelona would be "the Champions League and w…
Rodri has arrived in Barcelona to complete his move from Manchester City to the Catalan club, making his ambitions for the new club clear. The 30-year-old midfielder arrived in Barcelona on Monday evening after Barcelona and Manchester City reached an agreement in principle for his transfer. According to reports, Barcelona will pay 60 million euros up front for Rodri, while a further 11 million euros could be paid through bonuses linked to the c…
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