Rodri completes £65m transfer to Barcelona
Spanish midfielder, Rodri, has been unveiled as a new Barcelona player. This follows the completion of his move to the Catalans from Manchester City. The 2026 World Cup winning captain joined the Camp Nou giants in a deal reportedly worth up to £65 million, and has signed a four years contract. “FC Barcelona and Manchester […]
Rodri, the Spanish midfielder, has officially joined Barcelona following the completion of his £65 million transfer from Manchester City. The move sees the 2026 World Cup winning captain sign a four-year contract with the Catalan club. The official announcement from Barcelona stated, "FC Barcelona and Manchester City have reached an agreement for the transfer of Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, known in the football world as Rodri, who is committing to the Catalan club until 30 June 2030."
Rodri expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge ahead, stating, "I’m very happy and excited about this new stage in my career. It’s a fresh challenge, a chance to experience new things and feel that excitement again. I’m here to compete for everything, for big things like the Champions League." Born in Madrid, Rodri was a target for Real Madrid after Spain's World Cup triumph, but ultimately chose Barcelona. This transfer makes him the 20th player born in Madrid to play for the iconic club.
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