Rodri arrives in Barcelona: 'Happy that everything has been resolved'

Rodri, the captain of the Spanish national team and the recipient of the 2024 Ballon d'Or, has officially arrived in Barcelona to finalize his transfer to the Catalan club. The move sees him join FC Barcelona from Manchester City in a deal reportedly valued at 75 million euros.

Upon his arrival, the midfielder spoke to the media, conveying his immense satisfaction with this new career step. "Happy, very happy to arrive. It has been a very intense few days, but I am now happy that everything has been resolved," Rodri stated. He also shared his enthusiasm for his new destination, adding, "Very happy to be here. Of course, playing for FC Barcelona is a dream, I am very eager to be with my teammates; now it's time to work and give my best."

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Happy, very happy to arrive. It has been a very intense few days, but I am now happy that everything has been resolved.

The highly sought-after midfielder, who had also been a target for Real Madrid in recent months, declared his ambition to compete for all titles his new team will contest this year. His transfer marks a significant conclusion to a protracted transfer saga that unfolded after the World Cup, where Rodri, then still a Manchester City player, not only won the Ballon d'Or but also captained his country to victory against Argentina.

An unnamed source within Barcelona confirmed to AFP that the official presentation of Rodri is expected in the coming days, marking the end of a high-profile transfer window for the club.

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Very happy to be here. Of course, playing for FC Barcelona is a dream, I am very eager to be with my teammates; now it's time to work and give my best.