Barca to sign RM354m Rodri from Man City
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Barcelona have secured the signing of Manchester City midfielder Rodri for a fee of approximately £75 million (RM354 million), according to a club source. The 30-year-old Spanish World Cup winner, who played under Pep Guardiola at City, will complete the transfer in the coming days. Initially linked with Real Madrid following Spain's World Cup victory in July, Barcelona was determined to bring the former Atletico Madrid star to Camp Nou.
Rodri, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, had been sidelined by injuries for the past two seasons but shone as Spain claimed their second World Cup. Barcelona's injured Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong's absence further encouraged the move for Rodri. The Spanish captain was a key figure in Guardiola's City side, helping them win the 2023 Champions League and four Premier League titles among 12 major trophies.
Barcelona had previously made two unsuccessful bids for Rodri but finally reached an agreement with City this Sunday. The Spanish champions have also confirmed a deal for Joao Cancelo, who will join from Al Hilal after being loaned last season.
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