Rodri has arrived in Catalonia to complete a £65.4m move from Manchester City to Barcelona, describing the transfer as 'a dream' ahead of his medical, according to the Guardian.
Key facts
- Rodri is moving from Manchester City to Barcelona in a £65.4m deal, according to the Guardian.
- Barcelona's third bid was accepted by Manchester City.
- The Spain midfielder landed at Barcelona's El Prat airport on Monday.
- A medical is scheduled for Tuesday.
- Rodri is Spain's World Cup-winning captain.
Rodri has said it is “a dream” to play for Barcelona after landing in Catalonia on Monday to complete his move from Manchester City, according to the Guardian.
The Spain midfielder will undergo a medical on Tuesday after City accepted Barcelona’s third bid of £65.4m.
Speaking at Barcelona’s El Prat airport, Rodri said: “Very happy to arrive. There have been some very intense days, but I’m happy that everything has been resolved.”
He added: “For me it’s a dream to play for Barcelona. I’m excited about being with my teammates, many of them I already know. Now it’s time to get to work and give my best.”
Rodri, who captained Spain to their World Cup win, described the negotiations as intense but expressed relief that the transfer had been resolved.
The move brings to a close a period of talks between the two clubs, with Barcelona’s third offer proving successful, according to the Guardian.
Why it matters
Rodri is Spain's World Cup-winning captain, and his move from Manchester City to Barcelona is a significant transfer between two leading European clubs.