16 August 2026
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City
Barcelona have agreed a £65 million deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City. The move will see the Spain international leave Manchester City to join the Catalan club after both sides reached an agreement on the transfer fee. The report was published by BBC Sport. Barcelona’s capture of Rodri adds a high‑profile central midfielder — the England Premier League winner and Spain captain — to their squad. The Spanish international’s arrival is likely to change the composition of Barcelona’s midfield options and provides the club with an experienced midfield presence.
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Barcelona’s acquisition of Rodri gives the club an experienced Spain captain in central midfield, directly strengthening their midfield options.
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