Rodri completes move to Barcelona from Manchester City
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Spain midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona to finalize his transfer from Manchester City. The 30-year-old signed a four-year contract with the La Liga side for a reported fee of £65 million. Rodri expressed excitement about joining Barcelona, stating it has been his dream to play for the club. He has a successful history at City, where he won 12 major honors, including the Champions League and four Premier League titles. His departure follows a period marked by injuries, but he returned to form during the recent World Cup, leading Spain to victory and earning the tournament's best player award.
- •Rodri signs a four-year contract after arriving in Barcelona.
- •Barcelona pays £65 million for Rodri's transfer.
- •Rodri hopes to win the Champions League with Barcelona.
- •He leaves City after winning 12 major honors.
- •Rodri was named player of the tournament at the 2026 World Cup.
- 10:13 PMESPN Soccer — Rodri arrives in Barcelona ahead of 'dream' move
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri lands in Barcelona ahead of 'dream' move from Man City
- 8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
- 8:02 PMBBC Sport — Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
"Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.
"Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.
"Manchester City midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona ahead of his €76.5 million (£65.3M) move to the Catalan giants.
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External links- ESPN SoccerAug 17, 2026, 10:13 PMRodri arrives in Barcelona ahead of 'dream' move
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona ahead of his €76.5 million (£65.3M) move to the Catalan giants.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:03 PMRodri lands in Barcelona ahead of 'dream' move from Man City
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona ahead of his £65. 4 million ($88.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 8:02 PMRodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.
- BBC SportAug 17, 2026, 8:02 PMRodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
Spain midfielder Rodri says it is his "dream" to play for Barcelona as he arrives in the city to complete his move from Manchester City.
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