Spain Midfielder Rodri Lands in Barcelona Ahead of ‘Dream’ Move From Man City
Barcelona agreed to pay 76.5 million euros for Rodri as the Spain midfielder nears a medical and formal signing.
- World Cup-winning Spain captain Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday to finalize a €76.5 million transfer from Manchester City.
- Barcelona reached an agreement on Sunday after City rejected previous bids, with Rodri holding one year remaining on his Etihad Stadium contract.
- The former Atletico Madrid player won the 2023 Champions League final and the Ballon d'Or; he helped Spain secure the World Cup title last month but missed City's Community Shield defeat on Sunday.
- Rodri called the move "a dream come true" ahead of his Tuesday medical, joining international teammates Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi, and Pedri at the Nou Camp with a formal presentation penciled in for Wednesday.
- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca previously called Rodri a "top player," though City has already spent £116m on Elliot Anderson to restructure their midfield following Tijjani Reijnders' departure.
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Madrid. Rodri, captain in the Spanish team that won the World Cup, arrived in Barcelona yesterday to close his transfer from Manchester City to the Catalan club, in a movement that the footballer described as fulfilling a dream.
LaLiga: I'm sad - Fermin Lopez on Rodri taking his number 16 Barcelona shirt
Barcelona forward, Fermin Lopez has admitted he is “sad” to hand over his number 16 shirt to Rodri. Rodri is set to complete his £65.4m move from Manchester City in the coming days. The Spain midfielder spoke with Lopez about taking his number 16 shirt, which he wore at City. Lopez is now expected to […] LaLiga: I’m sad – Fermin Lopez on Rodri taking his number 16 Barcelona shirt
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