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Rodri transfers to FC Barcelona from Manchester City for reported $88.5 million

ESPN • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Rodri transfers to FC Barcelona from Manchester City for reported $88.5 million
Summary

Spain's Rodri, the Golden Ball winner from the 2026 World Cup, is set to join FC Barcelona on a transfer from Manchester City. The move comes after Manchester City accepted an offer of $88.5 million following negotiations that involved multiple bids from Barcelona. Rodri, who served as Spain's captain in the World Cup and led his team to victory, has one year left on his contract with City, where he achieved significant success, including four league titles and a Champions League trophy. He is expected to sign a four-year contract with Barcelona, which has seen departures from key players this offseason.

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By the Numbers
  • •Rodri won the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup.
  • •He transferred from Manchester City after four successful seasons.
  • •Barcelona's offer of $88.5 million was accepted by City.
  • •Rodri is expected to join fellow Spain teammates at Barcelona.
  • •The midfielder previously won the Champions League and multiple league titles.
Latest Updates
  • 6:28 PMESPN — Barça officially sign WC star Rodri from Man City
  • 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri joins La Liga champions Barcelona from Manchester City
  • 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona confirms signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City
  • 4:57 PMBBC News — Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal - BBC
  • 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Confirmed: Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City
  • 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: Barcelona seal blockbuster signing of Rodri from Man City
  • 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup star Rodri to sign with FC Barcelona, per reports
  • 7:37 PMBBC News — Rodri transfer news: Spain captain agrees deal to join Barcelona from Man City - BBC
What they're saying
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Barcelona made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri on Tuesday, adding the World Cup’s best player to a squad already filled with world champions. The midfielder who helped Spain secure its second World Cup title transferred from Manchester City to join international teammates such as Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Pau Cubarsí, Gavi and Pedri. The 30-year-old Rodri's contract will run to 2030, Barcelona said.

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Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri said he was ready to "feel that excitement again" after completing his move to Barcelona from Premier League side Manchester City on Tuesday."I'm very happy and excited about this new stage in my career," Rodri said during his unveiling on Tuesday.

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It is official. FC Barcelona have announced the signing of Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City.The 30-year-old World Cup winner has signed a four-year contract with the Blaugrana until the s...

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