Rodri undergoes Barcelona medicals as Man City agree €60m transfer

Manchester City midfielder Rodri is set to undergo medicals with Barcelona today after both clubs agreed on a transfer structure, confirmed by football expert Fabrizio Romano. The Spain captain wasn't included in Enzo Maresca's squad for Sunday's 3-0 Community Shield loss to Arsenal, signaling his imminent departure.

Romano reported via his X account that Rodri has authorization to fly to Barcelona, with medicals booked for today. He'll sign a four-year contract running until June 2030. The transfer fee consists of €60 million fixed, plus €6 million in easily achievable add-ons and €10 million in difficult add-ons.

This move ends Rodri's five-year stint at Manchester City where he established himself as one of the world's best defensive midfielders and became Spain captain. For Barcelona, it represents a significant investment in midfield reinforcement following their recent La Liga success.

Given the fee structure and timing, will Barcelona fans see immediate impact from Rodri's arrival, or will Man City struggle to replace their midfield anchor this season?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/17/transfer-rodri-set-for-barcelona-medicals/