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Barcelona registers Rodri and Adeyemi ahead of season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 12:35 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Barcelona registers Rodri and Adeyemi ahead of season opener

Summary

Barcelona has registered midfielder Rodri and forward Karim Adeyemi with La Liga ahead of their opening match against Elche on Sunday night. Rodri joins from Manchester City for €76.5 million, and Adeyemi transfers from Borussia Dortmund for €22 million. The club has previously faced challenges in registering players but has achieved this under La Liga's Fair Play rules. Barcelona is also working to register Anthony Gordon and João Cancelo before the opening fixture. Andreas Christensen, who renewed his contract, also needs registration.

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By the Numbers

•Barcelona registered Rodri and Adeyemi for the opener against Elche.
•Rodri transferred from Manchester City for €76.5 million.
•Adeyemi moved from Borussia Dortmund for €22 million.
•Barcelona aims to register Gordon and Cancelo before the match.
•Christensen's registration is also pending after his contract renewal.

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12:35 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri and Adeyemi cleared to feature in Barcelona opener

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Barcelona have registered midfielder Rodri and forward Karim Adeyemi with La Liga ahead of their opening fixture of the season, according to Barca Universal. Rodri arrives from Manchester City in a de...
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