Overview
- Barcelona confirmed Tuesday that Spain captain Rodri has signed a contract running to 2030 and has arrived in the city to complete the transfer.
- Media outlets report the fee at roughly €76.5 million, but the clubs have not published a full line-item financial disclosure.
- Rodri said joining Barcelona was a dream and declared the team wants to win everything, comments that accompanied his arrival and helped calm a long-running negotiation.
- The 30-year-old leaves Manchester City, where his contract had run to 2027, after winning four Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League under Pep Guardiola.
- Barcelona could present him at the Joan Gamper match on Wednesday, and his addition gives coach Hansi Flick a deeper midfield lineup that raises expectations for both La Liga and European competition.