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Unexpected U-turn from the best player

From Morgunblaðið · () Icelandic

Translated from Icelandic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Context piece
  • Rodri, captain of the Spanish national team, reportedly wishes to join Barcelona, despite recent links to Real Madrid.
  • The 30-year-old Manchester City midfielder has won four Premier League titles and the Champions League since joining from Atlético Madrid in 2019.
  • He was named best player at the 2024 World Cup and also won the 2024 European Championship with Spain.

Rodri, the captain of Spain's World Cup-winning team, has expressed an unexpected desire to transfer to Barcelona, according to reports. This comes as a surprise, as the 30-year-old midfielder has been heavily linked with Barcelona's fierce rivals, Real Madrid, in recent weeks.

The Athletic reports that Barcelona has contacted the player in recent days, and Rodri's preference is to join the Catalan club. Rodri joined Manchester City from Atlético Madrid in the summer of 2019. Since then, he has been a pivotal figure for the English club, helping them secure four Premier League titles and the Champions League.

Rodri wants to go to Barcelona.

— The AthleticReporting on Rodri's transfer preferences.

Rodri's individual accolades are also significant. He was named the best player of the 2024 World Cup and was also part of the Spain squad that won the 2024 European Championship. With 70 international caps for Spain, he has established himself as one of the top midfielders in world football.

Börsungar have contacted the player in recent days and he prefers to go there.

— The AthleticDetailing Barcelona's pursuit of Rodri.
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Originally published by Morgunblaðið in Icelandic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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