Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid
Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.
Manchester City have accepted a 65.4 million pounds ($88.47m) bid from Barcelona for their World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri, British media have reported.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has agreed a four-year agreement with the Spanish champions, Sky Sports said on Sunday, and will head to the Nou Camp to complete the transfer next week.
Rodri won 12 major honours at City, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups and the Champions League after 298 appearances in seven seasons at the Etihad Stadium.
Rodri. This person joined City from Atletico Madrid for a then-club record 62.8 million pounds (concerning $80m) in 2019, had one year left on his contract and City had wanted him to sign an extension.
The 30-year-old missed City’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday, having only returned to the club’s training ground on Friday following minor back surgery.
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