Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has officially arrived in Barcelona to complete a high-profile transfer from Manchester City. The 30-year-old midfielder landed in the city on Monday ahead of signing a contract with the La Liga champions.
"I'm very pleased to be here. The last few days have been intense, but I'm glad everything's sorted. Of course, playing for Barcelona is a dream," Rodri told reporters at the airport.
He expressed eagerness to reunite with teammates, many of whom he knows from the Spanish national team, and emphasized his ambition to compete for the Champions League and other trophies.
The deal, reportedly worth around €75 million ($87 million), was agreed upon just a day before Rodri's arrival, marking the conclusion of one of the summer's most talked-about transfer sagas. Barcelona insiders expect the signing to be officially announced in the coming days.
Rodri joins Barcelona after seven successful years at Manchester City, where he won numerous titles. Despite injury setbacks in recent seasons, his stellar World Cup performance last month reaffirmed his status as one of football's top midfielders.
Prior to choosing Barcelona, the player was reportedly close to joining Real Madrid but ultimately opted for their rivals, adding further intrigue to the transfer.
