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Barcelona announces signing of captain Rodri until 2030
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Barcelona announces signing of captain Rodri until 2030

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • FC Barcelona has signed Spanish national team captain Rodri on a contract through 2030.
  • The midfielder completed his medical and will be presented at Camp Nou, with his transfer fee reported as 60 million euros plus 11 million in variables.
  • Rodri expressed his dream of playing for Barça and aiming for the Champions League title.

FC Barcelona has secured a significant signing with the acquisition of Spanish national team captain Rodri, who will remain with the club until 2030. The midfielder successfully passed his medical examination at the Ciudad Deportiva Joan Gamper on Tuesday.

Rodri arrived in Barcelona on Monday afternoon and, after finalizing documentation with Manchester City, is set to be officially presented at Camp Nou on Tuesday. He will also participate in the Joan Gamper Trophy match on Wednesday. The signing comes after Rodri was reportedly courted by Real Madrid.

"Playing for Barça is a dream. We are going for the Champions League and for everything that lies ahead," the midfielder stated upon his arrival in Barcelona. According to the Catalan club, sporting director Deco negotiated Rodri's transfer from Manchester City for 60 million euros, with an additional 11 million in potential variables. Rodri will wear the number 16 jersey and will be placed second in the club's salary hierarchy, behind only Lamine Yamal.

Playing for Barça is a dream. We are going for the Champions League and for everything that lies ahead.

— Rodri HernándezThe midfielder's statement upon arriving in Barcelona.
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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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