Rodri Leaves City for Barcelona | Cork News

Manchester City has stunned the football world by accepting Barcelona’s £65 million bid for midfield maestro Rodri, ending his seven-year stint at the club. After turning down Barcelona’s initial £40 million offer, City finally agreed to the new deal as Rodri, entering the final year of his contract, opted for a fresh chapter in Catalonia. Despite manager Enzo Maresca praising Rodri as “a top player,” City couldn’t match his desire to leave — especially after his recent injury setbacks and the allure of Barça. Rodri’s legacy includes four Premier League titles, a Champions League-winning goal, and a Ballon d’Or, making this exit monumental. Meanwhile, City is already reshaping their midfield with a £116 million investment in Elliot Anderson and plans to offload Tijjani Reijnders, while whispers swirl around potential signings like Ayyoub Bouaddi and Enzo Fernández. This transfer marks not just Rodri’s departure, but the beginning of a bold new era for Manchester City. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7869cb29f6918aee