Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal
Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.
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"I'm very happy and excited about this new stage in my career. It's a fresh challenge, a chance to experience new things and feel that excitement again."
— Rodri , Athlete
"I am leaving the club with a huge sense of pride about what we have achieved and gratitude too for so many amazing memories."
— Rodri , Athlete
"It is a dream to play for Catalan giants Barcelona."
— Rodri , Athlete
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Barcelona sign Spain midfielder Rodri, the player of the 2026 World Cup, from Manchester City after a trophy-laden seven years with the Premier League club.
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