Barcelona agrees to sign Rodri from Manchester City; saves registration fee

Barcelona has finalized a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City, with the Spanish midfielder already in the Catalan capital. Upon arrival, Rodri expressed his determination to win the Champions League with his new club. The agreement includes a transfer fee of around €60 million plus €16 million in variables. Due to Rodri's previous registration with Villarreal, Barcelona will avoid a €57,809 fee normally required for player registration in Spain, which provides a small financial benefit. Rodri's contract with Barcelona runs until 2030, and he previously rejected Real Madrid to join the Catalan side.

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