Barcelona seal £65m Rodri deal from Man City

Ballon d'Or winner Rodri returns to Spain after seven trophy-laden seasons at City.

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What happened. Barcelona announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a deal worth around £65m, with the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner penning a four-year contract.

• Rodri returns to Spanish football for the first time since leaving Atletico Madrid in 2019.
• He made 298 appearances for City, winning 12 major honours including the Champions League in 2023.
• Rodri was named player of the tournament at this summer's World Cup as Spain won the trophy.

Rodri joins Barcelona after injury-disrupted final seasons at City, aiming to bolster their midfield for the upcoming campaign.

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