# Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-18 18:01 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/18/barcelona-seal-deal-for-world-cup-winner-rodri-from-manchester-city?traffic_source=rss

> Barcelona have officially signed Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City on a contract through 2030. The reported transfer fee is 76.5 million euros, and Rodri said playing for the Catalan club was a dream. The move adds the World Cup’s best player to a squad seeking a third consecutive La Liga title.