Barcelona announce Rodri signing from Manchester City

Barcelona finalized the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City on Tuesday. The 30-year-old Spanish international will join the Catalan giants on a four-year contract, staying until 2030. The transfer fee for the player was reported to be 65.4 million pounds.

Rodri, who won the 2026 World Cup, left Manchester City after signing a four-year deal with Barcelona. During his time at City under Pep Guardiola, Rodri secured four Premier League titles, the FA Cup, and the UEFA Champions League in 2023, scoring the decisive goal for the club's first European crown.

Rodri's contributions to Spain have been significant, as he helped his nation win Euro 2024 and the Ballon d'Or the same year. He also played a crucial role in Spain's World Cup triumph alongside eight Barcelona players and was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. The midfielder recently underwent minor back surgery, which was expected to sideline him for the start of the season.