Rodri makes cheeky shirt number request to new Barcelona team-mate as Man City star touches down for £65m transfer
Spanish midfielder Rodri has completed a £65 million transfer from Manchester City to Barcelona. Upon his arrival, he requested his preferred number 16 shirt from teammate Fermin Lopez to settle into the new squad.
Why it matters
This is a major transfer in European football, signaling Barcelona's intent to strengthen their midfield for the upcoming season.
Manchester City star Rodri has arrived in Catalonia to finalise a blockbuster move to Barcelona, ending his trophy-laden seven-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. The Spanish midfielder has reportedly wasted no time in making his presence felt, reaching out to a future team-mate regarding his preferred shirt number.
Barcelona have reached a massive agreement to sign star midfielder Rodri from Man City on a four-year contract. The deal, worth approximately £65 million, represents a significant coup for Hansi Flick’s side as they look to re-establish themselves at the top of European football. Despite interest from rivals Real Madrid, the Spain international remained committed to the move to the Camp Nou throughout negotiations.
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