Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri
Barca are also expected to complete a deal to sign Joao Cancelo in the coming days.
Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City for a fee of around 75 million euros, according to a source from the Catalan club. The 30-year-old midfielder, who won the Ballon d'Or in 2024, has struggled with injuries in recent seasons but played a crucial role in Manchester City's success since joining in 2019.
Barcelona had two bids rejected for the player but eventually reached an agreement with City on Sunday. The Spanish champion's Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong is set to miss several months due to injury, prompting the club to move for Rodri. Rodri was a vital figure for Pep Guardiola at City, helping them win the 2023 Champions League and four Premier League titles among 12 major trophies.
Barcelona have also been expected to finalize a deal for Joao Cancelo in the coming days, after loaning him to Al Hilal last season.
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