Rodri sends heartfelt farewell to Man City as Barcelona transfer completed
Rodri has bid an emotional farewell to Manchester City after completing a £65.4 million move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window. City had hoped to hold onto the midfielder, who had one year r...
Rodri bids emotional goodbye to Manchester City as he completes £65.4 million move to Barcelona. The 30-year-old midfielder, who spent seven successful years at City, won 12 major trophies including four Premier League titles and the Champions League. After captaincy of Spain in their second World Cup victory, Rodri signed a four-year deal with Barcelona.
Real Madrid had shown interest in the Spaniard but he preferred joining the La Liga champions. Upon arrival at Barça, Rodri declared it the "right time" to leave City but his "heart will always be blue all my life." Despite physically leaving the club after seven years, Rodri expressed his desire to remain connected to City by attending their games and staying in touch with former teammates.
Both City and Rodri agreed it was time to end their chapter together, a decision he considers a proud moment for both parties.
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