Barcelona complete £65m signing of Rodri from Manchester City
The Spain midfielder has left City after seven years to join Barcelona in a deal reported at £65m.
Barcelona have signed Rodri from Manchester City, with the Spain midfielder completing a move reported to be worth £65m on Tuesday. The transfer ends his seven-year spell at the Premier League club.
Rodri, who captained Spain to the World Cup title and was named the tournament's top player, arrives after a period in which he collected several trophies with City. Reports in the UK and Spain said the deal was finalised on August 18.
The move adds another high-profile name to Barcelona's squad as they continue their summer reshaping. City have now lost one of their most established midfielders after a long run of domestic and European success.
Barcelona and City did not immediately provide further details on the terms beyond the reported fee. Rodri's switch follows a summer of major transfer activity across European football.
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