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Rodri arrives in Barcelona, aims for Champions League success

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 12:05 PM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Rodri arrives in Barcelona, aims for Champions League success

Summary

Rodri has arrived in Barcelona to finalize his transfer from Manchester City, expressing excitement about joining the club. After winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 with Spain, he stated his ambitions to compete for the Champions League title. Barcelona secured the midfielder for over 70 million euros, with Rodri expected to sign a four-year contract with the team. He hopes to leverage his experience to help Barcelona achieve European success.

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Status Watch

•Rodri touched down in Barcelona on August 17, 2026.
•He won the Champions League in 2023 with Manchester City.
•Barcelona aims to end their Champions League drought.
•Rodri’s transfer fee exceeds 70 million euros.
•He is expected to sign a four-year contract with the club.

Latest Updates

12:05 PMYahoo Sports — “It’s a dream to be here”: Rodri set to seal Barcelona switch and promises to “go for the Champions League”
6:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘We’re going for the Champions League’ – Rodri ‘thrilled’ to join Barcelona

What they're saying

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Rodri has set his sights on Champions League success with Barcelona ahead of his move to the club.Rodri has landed in Spain to undergo his medical and finalise a £65.4m move to theLa Liga champions f...
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