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Rodri signs four-year Barcelona deal worth £65 million

8/23/2026

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Rodri signed a four-year contract with Barcelona, with a fee around £65 million.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club will seek a replacement for Rodri.
Rodri, 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, captained Spain to a World Cup triumph before the transfer.
City offered Rodri an extension in his final contract year, but negotiations failed.

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Rodri signed a four-year contract with Barcelona, with a fee around £65 million.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club will seek a replacement for Rodri.
Rodri, 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, captained Spain to a World Cup triumph before the transfer.
City offered Rodri an extension in his final contract year, but negotiations failed.