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  "id": 1759679,
  "title": "Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City: Spain captain joins star-studded squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/barcelona-sign-rodri-from-man-city-spain-captain-joins-star-studded",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:24:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
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    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/barcelona-officially-sign-rodri-from-man-city-spain-captain-joins-star-studded-squad/articleshow/133328511.cms"
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  "summary": "Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City, adding one of the world's most accomplished midfielders to a squad already packed with Spanish talent. The 30-year-old midfielder has signed a contract that will keep him at the Catalan club until 2030, following his medical and the final details of the transfer. Rodri, who had one year remaining on his Manchester City contract, arrived in Barcelona on Monday and expressed his excitement about joining the Spanish giants. The move comes as Barcelona aim for a third consecutive La Liga title and comes just as Manchester City face a significant midfield reshuffle.",
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        "title": "Rodri’s shirt number at Barcelona revealed",
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        "title": "Rodri, upon his arrival in Barcelona: \"I'm fulfilling a dream, we'll go for the Champions League and everything that comes our way\"",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete ‘dream’ move",
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        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Rodri arrives at Barcelona to complete ‘dream’ move",
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        "published": "2026-08-18T01:18:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/barcelona-sign-rodri-from-man-city-in-65m-deal",
        "published": "2026-08-18T16:57:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/rodri-joins-la-liga-champions-barcelona-from-manchester-city-1771125",
        "published": "2026-08-18T17:38:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/rodri-joins-la-liga-champions-barcelona-from-manchester-city",
        "published": "2026-08-18T17:43:00.000Z"
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