Barcelona reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri, reported Spanish media on Sunday. Therefore, the Ballon d'Or winner of the last World Cup will play until 2030 in the blue and red team that, according to various media, will pay City for his transfer around €65 million, plus another €5 million in variables. Since Spain's victory in North America, Rodri was linked with a possible signing by Real Madrid, but Barcelona launched to attract a key player in City's triumphs since his arrival in 2019. The midfielder has suffered physical problems since his severe knee injury in 2024, but during the World Cup he recovered his best version to guide the Red to their second star. The injury of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who could be out for several months, encouraged Barcelona even more to bet on Rodri's signing. With this agreement, Barcelona strengthens its position in the midfielder position, where it already counted on the talented Ansu Fati. The team is at the top of the league, with an 8-point lead over Real Madrid, and with a record of 95 goals scored and 36 received in the current season. Its next match will be against Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou on February 7, 2027.