Barcelona Finalizes Agreement with Manchester City for Rodri: Official Announcement Imminent
Barcelona has successfully negotiated a deal with Manchester City to acquire Spanish midfielder Rodri, who recently celebrated victory in the World Cup. A source from the Catalan club confirmed the agreement to AFP on Sunday, revealing that the transfer fee is set at approximately 75 million euros.
The formal announcement regarding Rodri’s transfer is expected to be made in the coming days, as indicated by Barcelona affiliates. This move follows Rodri’s previous associations with Real Madrid after Spain’s triumph in the World Cup held in July. However, FC Barcelona has demonstrated a strong determination to secure the services of the former Atletico Madrid player, who has significantly contributed to Manchester City’s success since his arrival in 2019.
Despite facing injury challenges over the last two seasons, the 30-year-old midfielder made a striking impact during Spain’s World Cup campaign, solidifying his status as a key player for both club and country. Additionally, reports suggest that Frenkie de Jong, another midfielder for Barcelona, is anticipated to be sidelined for several months due to an injury, further motivating the club to finalize Rodri’s acquisition.
Barcelona had previously made two unsuccessful offers for Rodri but was able to reach a conclusive deal with Manchester City on this occasion. This transfer marks another significant addition to Barcelona’s summer roster, following the arrivals of players such as Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Bisiwu.
Rodri’s performance has been instrumental under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, where he has played a pivotal role in securing multiple titles, including the 2023 Champions League and four Premier League championships, contributing to a total of 12 major honors during his tenure.
Furthermore, Barcelona appears poised to announce another significant signing as Joao Cancelo is expected to join the team officially in the near future. His recent loan from Al Hilal has set the stage for this impending deal.
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