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.
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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.
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