LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Rodri of Manchester City celebrates with the trophy at full-time following the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City on May 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) | Getty Images Barcelona have agreed a deal with Manchester City for midfielder Rodri and are now set to welcome the World Cup winner to Camp Nou. The midfielder was into the final year of his contract at City but has chosen to head back to Spain. Real Madrid were keen on Rodri but he’s decided to head to Barcelona instead. The Catalans have agreed to pay €76.5million (£65.3m; $87.8m) for Rodri, according to David Ornstein at The Athletic. The fee breaks down into an upfront fee of €60m (£51.2m; $68.8m) plus add-ons. Ornstein says that €11m of the bonuses are “highly achievable” so Barcelona are set to pay at least €71.5m for Rodri.
🚨 Barcelona strike agreement with Manchester City to sign Rodri. €76.5m package. €60m fixed & above €11m of bonuses viewed as highly achievable so #MCFC can expect at least €71.5m despite Spain captain entering final 12mnths of contract @TheAthleticFChttps://t.co/n3GL7VsEVQ — David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 16, 2026
Rodri is now set to sign a four-year contract with Barcelona and will hope to add more titles to his already impressive collection during his time in Catalunya. The move sees Rodri link up with many of his Spain team-mates who he played with at World Cup 2026, including Pedri, Gavi, Dani Olmo, Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi. Get ready to welcome Rodri to Barcelona, culers!