Barcelona has completed a transfer agreement with Manchester City to acquire midfielder Rodri for approximately £65 million. The 30-year-old Spanish international will sign a four-year contract with the Catalan club, with the deal expected to be finalized shortly. Rodri, who captained Spain to World Cup victory this summer and won the prestigious Ballon d’Or in 2024, has been a cornerstone of Manchester City’s success over the past seven years.
Since joining City from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for £62.8 million, Rodri made 298 appearances and helped the club secure 12 major trophies. These honors include four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three EFL Cups, and the 2022-23 Champions League. Despite missing considerable time during the 2024-25 season due to a serious knee injury, Rodri demonstrated his exceptional form at the World Cup, earning player of the tournament recognition as Spain claimed their second title.
Manchester City is now focusing on finding a replacement for the departing midfielder. The club has expressed interest in Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, though the Blues have set an asking price of £120 million. City has also already recruited England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest this summer, providing additional midfield depth as manager Enzo Maresca reshapes the squad.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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