Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bid

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Manchester City has accepted a £65.4 million bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri. The Spanish World Cup-winning captain has agreed to a four-year contract with the Catalan club and is expected to complete the transfer next week. Rodri, who joined City in 2019, won 12 major honors during his seven seasons at the Etihad Stadium, including four Premier League titles and the Champions League. He had one year remaining on his contract and had recently undergone minor back surgery.

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Rodri joined City from Atletico Madrid for a then-club record 62.8 million pounds in 2019.

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Rodri won 12 major honours at Manchester City, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups and the Champions League.

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Rodri missed City’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday due to minor back surgery.

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Rodri has agreed a four-year deal with Barcelona.

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Manchester City has accepted a 65.4 million pounds ($88.47m) bid from Barcelona for midfielder Rodri.

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Rodri headed to Barcelona after Man City accepts transfer bidSpain’s World Cup-winning captain Rodri is returning to his homeland after Man City agree transfer to Barcelona.Manchester City have accepted a 65.4 million pounds ($88.47m) bid from Barcelona for their World Cup-winning Spain midfielder Rodri, British media have reported.The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has agreed a four-year deal with the Spanish champions, Sky Sports said on Sunday, and will head to the Nou Camp to complete the transfer next week.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3WAFCON: Cameroon beat tournament debutants Malawi to win maiden titlelist 2 of 3Arsenal defend title against revamped challengers as Premier League returnslist 3 of 3Arsenal trounce Manchester City 3-0 in Community Shield masterclassend of listRodri won 12 major honours at City, including four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, three League Cups and the Champions League after 298 appearances in seven seasons at the Etihad Stadium.Rodri, who joined City from Atletico Madrid for a then-club record 62.8 million pounds (about $80m) in 2019, had one year left on his contract and City had wanted him to sign an extension.The 30-year-old missed City’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday, having only returned to the club’s training ground on Friday following minor back surgery.

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