Barcelona officially signs midfielder Rodri from Manchester City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Barcelona has confirmed the signing of midfielder Rodri, adding to their first-team squad. The deal was finalized after the club sought a replacement for injured player Frenkie de Jong. Negotiations with Manchester City had been ongoing for weeks before a breakthrough was achieved. The club announced the signing via their official website and social media.
- •Rodri joins Barcelona following an agreement with Manchester City.
- •The signing addresses a need due to Frenkie de Jong's injury.
- •Barcelona announced Rodri's signing via official channels.
- •Negotiations had been in progress for an extended period.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Barcelona announce latest signing
"La Liga champions Barcelona have on Tuesday made official the latest high-profile addition to the club’s first-team ranks. The player to have put pen to paper on terms with Hansi Flick’s squad? Ro...
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