Rodri Joins Barcelona, Takes Aim at Arsenal in Farewell

Rodri's £65m move to Barcelona is sealed, but his goodbye letter to City includes a cheeky dig at Arsenal.

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What happened. Rodri has completed a £65million transfer to Barcelona on a four-year contract, confirmed on Tuesday, and in his farewell letter to Manchester City he referenced his stoppage-time winner against Arsenal in 2022.

• Rodri snubbed Real Madrid to join Barcelona.
• He spent seven trophy-laden seasons at City.
• His goal at the Emirates in 2022 was a controversial 2-1 win.

“Many incredible moments come to my mind. My first trophy at City, in my first game. The last minute win...”

— Rodri

Rodri returns to Spain after a decorated spell at City, with Barcelona securing a major midfield reinforcement.

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