Rodri set to leave Manchester City for Barcelona as midfield rebuild begins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Rodri is on the verge of leaving Manchester City to join Barcelona for £65 million plus add-ons. This follows confirmed agreement on the transfer after weeks of speculation. His departure comes after a 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield, highlighting the urgent need for midfield reinforcements for City. Reports indicate that City is poised to sign young midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille to help fill the gap left by Rodri. The transfer window is closing soon, making it crucial for City to finalize their signings.
- •Rodri's move to Barcelona is confirmed for £65 million plus add-ons.
- •City lost 3-0 to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield prior to Rodri's exit.
- •Ayyoub Bouaddi is expected to join Manchester City from Lille.
- •City has two weeks to secure additional midfield signings.
- •Rodri has been a key player for City during his tenure.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — One big move looks set to pave the way to another for Manchester City
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — A massive exit from Manchester City looms and they must find a viable solution to cover it
"Rodri is set to depart for Manchester City to complete his move to Barcelona. Manchester City’s midfield general will get his move back to Spain, which he has desired. David Ornstein has reported fo...
"Rodri returned to Manchester City on Friday. However, it always seemed that Rodri’s return to City was going to be fleeting. That is exactly how it has transpired. It has now been reported that Barc...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:10 PMOne big move looks set to pave the way to another for Manchester City
Rodri is set to depart for Manchester City to complete his move to Barcelona. Manchester City’s midfield general will get his move back to Spain, which he has desired. David Ornstein has reported fo...
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 9:10 PMA massive exit from Manchester City looms and they must find a viable solution to cover it
Rodri returned to Manchester City on Friday. However, it always seemed that Rodri’s return to City was going to be fleeting. That is exactly how it has transpired. It has now been reported that Barc...
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