Barcelona announced on Tuesday the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a major coup for the LaLiga champions. The 30-year-old has signed a deal that will run until June 2030, bringing an end to one of the longest-running transfer sagas of the summer.
Spain's World Cup-winning captain joins the Catalan side after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club. Rodri was entering the final year of his contract at Manchester City before completing the move to Barcelona.
The midfielder arrives with significant accolades, having won the player of the 2026 World Cup award while helping Spain defeat Argentina. His arrival marks the conclusion of one of the most discussed transfers of the summer.