Barcelona, a team competing in La Liga, announced the signing of midfielder Rodri from Manchester City.
His contract runs through June 2030.
This comes after the World Cup-winning midfielder entered the final year of his contract with the English club.
The 30-year-old Spanish international joins coach Hansi Flick’s squad.
for more than $88 million, according to reports, after Barcelona edged out rival Real Madrid in the race to sign the midfielder.
Barcelona said in a statement: “FC Barcelona and Manchester City have reached an agreement regarding the transfer of Rodrigo Hernández Cascante.”
Known in the soccer world as Rodri, he will be under contract with the Catalan club through June 30, 2030.
Rodri joins Barcelona after recently undergoing minor back surgery.
This setback was expected to keep him out for the start of the season.
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