Manchester City seeks solutions after Rodri transfer to Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:26 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Manchester City faces a pivotal shift as Rodri transfers to Barcelona, concluding a seven-year tenure at the club. The 30-year-old midfielder, a key figure under Pep Guardiola, won the Ballon d'Or and helped City secure multiple titles. Elliot Anderson, signed for a club-record fee, is expected to assume significant responsibilities in Rodri's absence, although he has yet to prove himself defensively at the same level. Ayyoub Bouaddi is reportedly close to joining City, providing additional midfield options. Enzo Fernandez is also mentioned as a potential target, though he plays a different style than Rodri. New manager Enzo Maresca is under pressure to shape the team's future.
- •Rodri transfers to Barcelona, ending his seven-year spell at Manchester City.
- •Elliot Anderson signed for $154m, expected to step up in midfield.
- •Ayyoub Bouaddi is nearing a move to City from Lille.
- •Enzo Fernandez is a potential transfer target for the club.
- •New manager Enzo Maresca aims to redefine the team in Rodri's absence.
- 8:26 AMYahoo Sports — How Will Manchester City Cope Without Rodri?
"Manchester City must find a way to replace Rodri after the World Cup winner completed a transfer to Barcelona.
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