Barcelona sign Rodri from Manchester City for £65.4m

Barcelona has agreed a deal to sign midfielder Rodri from Manchester City for a fee of 65.4 million pounds, bringing a prominent Spain international back to La Liga. The transfer was confirmed on August 16, 2026, with the player set to sign a four-year contract until 2030.

The Spanish champions secured the 30-year-old after their third offer was accepted by the English club. Sources indicated Barcelona hoped to unveil Rodri at Camp Nou as early as Wednesday, August 19. The midfielder, who captained Spain to World Cup success this summer, had less than one year remaining on his contract at City and reportedly prioritized a move to Barcelona over interest from Real Madrid.

The agreement marks the conclusion of a protracted negotiation. Manchester City had previously rejected opening bids from Barcelona in the range of 40 to 45 million pounds and a subsequent offer of 55 million pounds. City's valuation was understood to be around 68 million pounds, and the final package is expected to rise with achievable add-ons. The club's manager, Enzo Maresca, had acknowledged Rodri's value days earlier, stating, "All teams need a player like Rodri," after a Community Shield defeat to Arsenal...