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- FC Barcelona signed midfielder Rodrigo Hernández Cascante (Rodri) from Manchester City on a contract until 30 June 2030 for £65.4 million (?€60 million/$69 million) with €16.5 million (£14 million/$19 million) in add-ons.
- Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, turned down Real Madrid, called Barcelona a “reference”, and said he is ready to train despite recent back surgery.
- Coach Hansi Flick called the signing a “statement” to add leadership to a midfield with Pedri, Gavi and Frenkie de Jong.
