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Barcelona confirms Rodri's shirt number for upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 3:20 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Barcelona confirms Rodri's shirt number for upcoming season

Summary

Barcelona has officially announced that new signing Rodri will wear the No. 16 jersey for the 2026/27 season. He takes over the number from Fermin Lopez, who has switched to the No. 7 shirt following Ferran Torres’ departure. Rodri, who has previously worn the No. 16 at Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, expressed his ambition for the team, stating a desire to compete for the Champions League. The decision comes as the club anticipates further changes in squad numbers with other potential transfers on the horizon.

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Status Watch

•Rodri joins Barcelona and takes No. 16 shirt.
•Fermin Lopez shifts to the No. 7 jersey.
•Rodri aims for Champions League success.
•Barcelona may see more squad number changes.
•Joao Cancelo's potential return could affect No. 2 shirt.

Latest Updates

3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona new signing Rodri’s shirt number for 2026/27 season confirmed

What they're saying

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Barcelona have officially confirmed the shirt number Rodri will wear during the 2026/27 season, with the club’s new summer signing taking over the No. 16 jersey.The shirts bearing that number are al...
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