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Barcelona announces signing of Rodri
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Barcelona announces signing of Rodri

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Barcelona announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City for a reported fee of 60 million euros plus add-ons.
  • The 30-year-old Spanish international returns to his home country after a successful spell in England, where he won numerous titles.
  • Rodri's transfer is considered one of the summer's most significant deals, bolstering Barcelona's midfield.

FC Barcelona has officially announced the acquisition of midfielder Rodri, securing one of the summer's most anticipated transfers. The 30-year-old Spanish international joins the Catalan club from Manchester City, significantly strengthening Barcelona's midfield.

Rodri returns to his native Spain after a highly successful six-year tenure with Manchester City. He recently captained Spain to victory in the 2026 World Cup, where he was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Barcelona reportedly paid 60 million euros for the transfer, with an additional 15 million euros in potential bonuses, bringing the total deal value to 75 million euros.

Manchester City originally signed Rodri from Atlético Madrid in 2019 for 70 million euros. During his time in Manchester, he established himself as one of the world's premier defensive midfielders. His trophy cabinet includes four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups, one Champions League, one UEFA Super Cup, and one FIFA Club World Cup. He made 298 appearances for City, scoring 28 goals and providing 32 assists.

The transfer marks a significant move for Barcelona, aiming to rebuild their squad and compete at the highest level. Rodri's leadership, technical ability, and winning mentality are expected to be crucial assets for the club in upcoming seasons.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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