Rodri joins Barcelona for £65m
Spanish midfielder calls time on seven-year spell in Manchester
Rodri has joined Barcelona in a £65m deal, it was confirmed today.
The Spanish midfielder spent seven years at The Etihad, making 298 appearances and scoring 28 goals, including the winner in the Champions League final in 2023.
The 30-year-old won 14 major trophies during his time at the club, and paid an emotional tribute to the fans.
“I am leaving the Club with a huge sense of pride about what we have achieved and gratitude too for so many amazing memories,” he said.
“What we have done together in these years is something both very special and unforgettable.
“First, I first want to thank everyone I have worked with at City for all they have done for me and for helping me in so many amazing ways and helping become the player I am.
“I want to also say a special thank you to all my incredible teammates past and present. They helped make every single day here a total joy.
“It has been such a special privilege to share the dressing room and the pitch with you all.
“Lastly, I just want to pay a special tribute to the City supporters. You helped make me feel at home in Manchester from the moment I arrived and you have always been there by my side.
“Thank you for supporting me and the team through good times and bad. It has been a pleasure to play in front of you all. My heart will always be blue.
“These seven years have been incredible. I have cherished every moment of what we achieved together and will always carry Manchester City in my heart.”
Director of Football Hugo Viana added “Rodri has been a quite magnificent servant and played a huge part of what the Club has achieved since he arrived.
“His enormous talent, intelligence, drive, commitment and leadership has served as an example and inspiration to everyone.
“With his achievements, Rodri has more than cemented his place in the history of Manchester City and we all wish him well in the next chapter of his career.
“And he leaves us knowing that he will always be welcomed at this football club.”
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