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Barcelona secure Rodri from Manchester City in £65.4m deal
The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner agrees four-year contract as Manchester City accept bid following rejection of initial offer
Event
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City
Manchester City has accepted a £65.4 million bid from Barcelona for Spanish midfielder Rodri. The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner has agreed to a four-year contract with the Spanish club and is expected to complete the move next week. Rodri joins Barcelona after seven seasons at Manchester City, where he won 12 major honours.
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Sport
Barcelona secure Rodri in £65m deal as Manchester City face midfield transition
The 30-year-old midfielder is set to sign a four-year contract with the Spanish champions, following the rejection of an initial £38.5m offer by Manchester City.
Sport
Barcelona secure Rodri in £65m deal as Manchester City face midfield transition
The 30-year-old midfielder leaves Manchester City after seven trophy-laden seasons, with the transfer expected to be finalised in the coming days.
Background
Why this event matters
Manchester City has accepted a £65.4 million transfer bid from Barcelona for Spanish midfielder Rodri. The 30-year-old, who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or and captained Spain to World Cup victory, has agreed to a four-year contract with the Spanish club. Rodri is expected to complete the move next week, ending seven seasons at Manchester City where he secured 12 major honours. The deal follows the rejection of an initial £38.5 million offer by City. Rodri recently underwent minor back surgery and missed the Community Shield defeat to Arsenal.
event-brief
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City
Manchester City has accepted a £65.4 million transfer bid from Barcelona for Spanish midfielder Rodri. The 30-year-old, who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or and captained Spain to World Cup victory, has agreed to a four-year contract with the Spanish club. Rodri is expected to complete t
Reporting trail
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/17/rodri-headed-to-barcelona-after-man-city-accepts-transfer-bid | published 2026-08-17T06:28:05.000Z | primary sourceYahoo Sports | https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy0jj65r18yo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Bheadline%5D-%5Bsport%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D | published 2026-08-16T20:23:09.000Z | primary sourceBBC Sport | https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy0jj65r18yo | published 2026-08-16T19:37:45.000Z | primary source
Fact cards
entity brief
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City: key people and institutions
Key entities: Rodri, Manchester City, Barcelona, Spain, Manchester United, Arsenal, Atletico Madrid.
faq brief
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City: key questions
What is the agreed transfer fee? Barcelona has agreed a £65.4 million fee, following the rejection of an initial £38.5 million offer. How long is Rodri’s new contract? He has agreed to a four-year contract with Barcelona. What honours did Rodri win at Manchester City? He won 12 m
source brief
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City: reporting sources
Al Jazeera Global News | https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/17/rodri-headed-to-barcelona-after-man-city-accepts-transfer-bid | published 2026-08-17T06:28:05.000Z | primary source | Yahoo Sports | https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy0jj65r18yo?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%
timeline brief
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City: timeline
2019: Rodri joins Manchester City from Atletico Madrid for a then-club record £62.8 million. 2024: Rodri wins the Ballon d’Or and captains Spain to World Cup victory. Recent Friday: Rodri returns to Manchester City’s training ground following minor back surgery. Recent Sunday: Ro
Timeline
2019
Rodri joins Manchester City from Atletico Madrid for a then-club record £62.8 million.
2024
Rodri wins the Ballon d’Or and captains Spain to World Cup victory.
Recent Friday
Rodri returns to Manchester City’s training ground following minor back surgery.
Recent Sunday
Rodri misses Manchester City’s 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal.
2026-08-17
Manchester City accepts a £65.4 million bid from Barcelona; Rodri agrees to a four-year contract.
FAQ
What is the agreed transfer fee?
Barcelona has agreed a £65.4 million fee, following the rejection of an initial £38.5 million offer.
How long is Rodri’s new contract?
He has agreed to a four-year contract with Barcelona.
What honours did Rodri win at Manchester City?
He won 12 major honours, including the Champions League and four Premier League titles, across 298 appearances.
What is Rodri’s current injury status?
He recently underwent minor back surgery and has returned to training, though his immediate availability for matches remains unclear.
What is the transfer fee for Rodri?
Barcelona have agreed a £65m fee, following the rejection of an initial £38.5m offer.
Why is Rodri undergoing surgery?
He is scheduled to undergo back surgery for a back issue, having suffered significant injury disruptions in recent seasons.
Who is Manchester City considering as a replacement?
City are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who is valued at £120m.