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Rodri set to arrive as Barcelona finalize transfer of Spain captain from Man City Headline from WTOP Washington DC, from the development of Aug 16, 2026
Newest development Aug 18, 2026 · 3 reports Barcelona confirms signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City
MADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is set to arrive in Barcelona on Monday to seal his transfer…
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Aug 12, 2026
Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández
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Aug 14, 2026
Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal
Headline from BBC News · 2 reports in this development
Aug 16, 2026 Names this update
Rodri set to arrive as Barcelona finalize transfer of Spain captain from Man City
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Aug 18, 2026 Newest
Barcelona confirms signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City
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Forbes
FC Barcelona Makes New Rodri Bid To Manchester City, Reports SPORT ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Aug 12, 2026
Forbes's feed description FC Barcelona has made a second, improved bid to Manchester City for its midfielder Rodri according to reliable sources.
The Guardian
Barcelona make improved £51m bid for Rodri as Manchester City target Fernández ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Aug 12, 2026
The Guardian's feed description Latest offer close to City’s valuation for Spain midfielder Chelsea’s £120m price for Fernández may be too high Barcelona have made an improved bid to Manchester City of around €60m (£51m) for Rodri. This follows Barça’s initial offer of €45m that was rejected out of hand by City.
Forbes
FC Barcelona Has Another Rodri Offer Rejected By Manchester City ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Aug 13, 2026
Forbes's feed description FC Barcelona has had another bid rejected by Manchester City for its World Cup winner and star midfielder Rodri.
Al Jazeera
Man City tight-lipped on Rodri transfer amid Barcelona and Real Madrid link ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Aug 14, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description Manchester City's Enzo Maresca coy on the future of midfielder Rodri ahead of Community Shield showdown with Arsenal.
Forbes
FC Barcelona Finally Seals Rodri Transfer After Manchester City Accept ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Aug 16, 2026
Forbes's feed description Manchester City has accepted FC Barcelona’s transfer offer for captain and star midfielder Rodri after rejecting the first bid.
BBC News
Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City ↗ (opens BBC News) Published Aug 16, 2026
BBC News's feed description Barcelona agree a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Barcelona set to sign Rodri after agreeing to deal with Man City, AP source says ↗ (opens Philadelphia Inquirer) Published Aug 16, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri appears to be heading back home after Manchester City and Barcelona reached an agreement over the midfielder’s move
The Guardian
Rodri set to complete Barcelona move after Manchester City accept £65.4m bid ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Aug 16, 2026
The Guardian's feed description 30-year-old said to favour a move back to Spain Maresca chasing Lille’s Bouaddi as replacement Rodri looks set to complete a move to Barcelona after Manchester City accepted a bid of £65.4m from the Spanish club.
Al Jazeera
Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Aug 17, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.
WTOP Washington DC
Rodri set to arrive as Barcelona finalize transfer of Spain captain from Man City ↗ (opens WTOP Washington DC) Published Aug 17, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet WTOP Washington DC's feed description MADRID (AP) — Spain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is set to arrive in Barcelona on Monday to seal his transfer…
BBC News
Barcelona sign Rodri from Man City in £65m deal ↗ (opens BBC News) Published Aug 18, 2026
BBC News's feed description Barcelona announce the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City in a £65m deal.
WFMZ Allentown
Barcelona confirms signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City ↗ (opens WFMZ Allentown) Published Aug 18, 2026
Same headline from 1 more outlet WFMZ Allentown's feed description MADRID (AP) — Barcelona made official the signing of Spain captain Rodri on Tuesday, adding the World Cup’s best player to a squad already filled with world champions.
Al Jazeera
Barcelona seal deal for World Cup winner Rodri from Manchester City ↗ (opens Al Jazeera) Published Aug 18, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.
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