Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal - BBC
Midfielder Rodri has transferred from Manchester City to Barcelona in a deal worth approximately £65 million. The 30-year-old Spanish international signed a four-year contract, citing a desire for a fresh challenge under manager Hansi Flick.
Why it matters
This is a significant transfer in European football, involving a high-profile player moving between two of the world's most prominent clubs.
Figure caption, 'He's the professor' - Rodri's Manchester City journey
Spain World Cup winner Rodri said he is ready to "feel that excitement again" after completing his move to Barcelona from Manchester City.
The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has signed a four-year contract at the Nou Camp after Barcelona agreed to pay a fee in the region of £65m for him.
The midfielder returns to Spanish football for the first time since he left Atletico Madrid to join City in 2019.
"I'm very happy and excited about this new stage in my career. It's a fresh challenge, a chance to experience new things and feel that excitement again," Rodri said.
"I've come to a hugely ambitious club that really suits my personality, so I'll try to help in every way I can to achieve our objectives this season."
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