Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Spain midfielder Rodri has expressed his dream to play for Barcelona after arriving in the city to finalize his transfer from Manchester City.
- Barcelona agreed to pay around £65 million for the 30-year-old, who is set to sign a four-year contract with the La Liga champions.
- Rodri aims to help Barcelona win the Champions League and other titles, joining teammates many of whom he knows from the Spanish national team.
- The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner made 298 appearances for Manchester City, winning 12 major trophies including four Premier League titles and the 2022-23 Champions League.
- Despite interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona intensified their efforts and secured Rodri's signing after City rejected an initial £38.5 million offer.
