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Aug 19, 2026, 9:01 AM·1 views

Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in €75m transfer

BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 18: Rodri leaves the FC barcelona offices ahead of the official presentation as new player of FC Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on August 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric…

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 18: Rodri leaves the FC barcelona offices ahead of the official presentation as new player of FC Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on August 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo.

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - AUGUST 18: Rodri leaves the FC barcelona offices ahead of the official presentation as new player of FC Barcelona at Spotify Camp Nou on August 18, 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Barcelona have confirmed that World Cup winner Rodri has now officially completed a transfer to the club from Premier League side Manchester City.

An agreement was reached with City over the weekend, with Rodri then flying into Barcelona for a medical and to sign a four-year contract with the club.

Barca have reportedly paid an initial €60m for Rodri and could send up shelling out another €15m more on add-ons.

The transfer has now been made official and here’s how it was announced on social media.

The master of space and time touches down in Barcelona ⏱️ pic.twitter.com/BESJxrGg3w

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 18, 2026

Here’s the club’s official statement from Barcelona:

“FC Barcelona and Manchester City have reached an agreement for the transfer of Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, known in the football world as Rodri, who is committing to the Catalan club until 30 June 2030.”

Rodri will wear the No. 16 shirt at Barcelona and has already said he’s gunning for more silverware to add to his already stacked trophy cabinet.

Welcome to Barcelona, Rodri!

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