OFFICIAL: FC Barcelona signs Rodri

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Latest news from FC Barcelona: Joan Laporta closes the signing of Rodri Hernández, a 30-year-old Spanish midfielder, coming from Manchester City. The agreement between the clubs revolves around 75 million euros including variables, and the player signs for four seasons, until June 2030.

Barça thus completes an operation that accelerated during the last few days after several rejected proposals. City ended up accepting the departure of the Spanish international with one year left in his contract, while Rodri had placed the Blaugrana team as his priority to return to LaLiga.

FC Barcelona completes the signing of Rodri

Rodri ends a seven-season period at Manchester City, where he played 298 matches and won 12 titles. The midfielder arrived at the Etihad in 2019 from Atlético Madrid and became one of the key players of the team during that period. 

The negotiations with Barça went through different stages. The Catalan club increased its offer until reaching a sufficient amount to convince the English club, with reports suggesting the agreement is for 60 million euros fixed plus variables that could raise the deal above 75 million.

The player signs until 2030, so FC Barcelona secures the midfielder for the next four seasons. His desire to return to Spain influenced the negotiation after City tried to extend a contract expiring in 2027. 

Rodri returns to LaLiga seven years later

Rodri returns to Spanish football after leaving Atlético Madrid for Manchester City in 2019. In England, he won four Premier League titles, a Champions League, and many domestic trophies, in addition to the 2024 Ballon d'Or.

His arrival also follows winning the 2026 World Cup with Spain. The midfielder captained the national team and was one of the key players during the tournament, before returning to Manchester and sorting out his future during the summer transfer window.

The signing also changes Hansi Flick's options in midfield. Rodri can occupy the defensive midfield position and share the area with players like Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Fermín López, or Marc Bernal, offering the coach a specific piece to organize play from the back.

Manchester City loses a seven-season player

Although Manchester City tried to retain the player, his contractual situation influenced the negotiation. With only one season remaining, the English club ended up agreeing to a deal that avoids the risk of losing the midfielder without a transfer in 2027.

The departure coincides with a significant rebuild of the team's midfield. City has invested 116 million pounds in Elliot Anderson and continues to work on other signings to cover the losses accumulated in that area of the field.

For FC Barcelona, the next phase will be to integrate Rodri into the team's dynamics and prepare for his introduction. The midfielder signs until 2030 and becomes one of the main summer operations for the Blaugrana after the club finally reached an agreement with Manchester City.

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