#Rodri

Rodri has spoken for the first time about his personal conversation with Mourinho, who tried to persuade him to join Real Madrid. The Spaniard explained why he chose Barcelona and thanked the Portuguese for the interest shown.

After the 5:0 thrashing of Valencia, Barcelona midfielder Rodri called the opponent a weak team and was forced to apologize. Valencia coach Carlos Corberan called the words inappropriate but stated that the club accepted the apology.

Barcelona has officially announced the signing of Rodri from Manchester City. The deal was the result of a fierce battle with Real Madrid and includes bonuses of €16.5 million. The player, winner of the 2026 World Cup and Ballon d'Or holder, will become a key element of Hansi Flick's team.

🇪🇸 Rodri officially at Barcelona! The 30-year-old midfielder has signed a contract until 2030. Transfer fee — 60 million euros. 🏆 2024 Ballon d'Or winner and 2026 World Cup champion leaves Manchester City after 7 years. 🎯 Rodri's goal: Champions League. Barcelona spent over 160 million euros on 4 new players.

Real Madrid has begun preparations for the 2026/27 season under the leadership of José Mourinho. The main news was the appointment of Andriy Lunin as team captain in the match against Alcorcón (1:0). 🇺🇦⚽️