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Rodri

Also known as: Spain captain Rodri · The 30-year-old Manchester City midfielder · World Cup-winning captain · the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner · former Atletico Madrid player · Spain's midfielder #16 Rodri · the former Atletico Madrid star

Rodri — World Cup-winning midfielder who transferred from Manchester City to Barcelona in 2026, a Ballon d'Or recipient and four-time Premier League champion.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … Spain recorded their 41st consecutive unbeaten game thanks to an exquisite finish from Lamine Yamal before goals from Rodri and Mikel Merino in Oviedo. …

    Spain break down Czechs as England outclass Croatia in Nations League
  3. September 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    … La Roja captain Rodri was handed the trophy by 2010 winner and Sevilla legend Jesus Navas, before presenting it to the ecstatic crowd. …

    Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down Czechs
  5. Citizen Digital

    … La Roja captain Rodri was handed the trophy by 2010 winner and Sevilla legend Jesus Navas, before presenting it to the ecstatic crowd. …

    Spain brush aside Croatia in Nations League, England down Czechs
  6. The Standard

    … La Roja captain Rodri was handed the trophy by 2010 winner and Sevilla legend Jesus Navas, before presenting it to the ecstatic crowd."We were very excited to bring the trophy here," Yamal said. …

    Spain brush aside Croatia as England down Czechs
  7. Citizen Digital

    World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter By AFP September 23, 2026 11:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Rodri during celebration of Spain as Champions of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on 20 July 2026 a …

    World Cup 'not enough' as Spain begin next chapter
  8. Citizen Digital

    … He also had to cope with a series of high-profile departures, with Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri among those leaving the Etihad. …

    'A disaster' if Man City do not win says Maresca after flawless start
  9. Citizen Digital

    Man City midfield trio backed to emulate Rodri and Silva By AFP September 17, 2026 08:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester City's Argentinian midfielder #17 Enzo Fernandez shoots but fails to score …

    Man City midfield trio backed to emulate Rodri and Silva
  10. Citizen Digital

    … But they have also recouped around £300 million from the sales of Rodri, Savio, Tijjani Reijnders, Nico Gonzalez and James Trafford. …

    'Winner' Fernandez fundamental to Maresca's Man City rebuild
  11. Citizen Digital

    … It's a club that is making history in football and, for me, it's a huge challenge." Enzo Maresca is now at the helm at City after Pep Guardiola's departure and has overseen a significant rebuild following the high-profile exits of Rodri, John Stones and Bernardo Silva. …

    Fernandez 'didn't hesitate' over record Man City move
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Maresca was keen to land Fernandez after the recent sale of influential World Cup winner Rodri to Barcelona, as well as the departures of fellow midfielders Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez and Tijjani Reijnders. …

    Man City agree blockbuster deal to sign Chelsea star Fernandez

Sunday 4 October

  1. Spain win 3-1 vs Czechs; England thrash Croatia 7-0

    Spain defeated the Czech Republic 3-1 in the Nations League, recording their 41st consecutive unbeaten game with goals from Lamine Yamal, Rodri, and Mikel Merino. England overwhelmed Croatia 7-0, with Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scoring twice.

    4 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 30 September

  1. Spain defeats Croatia 4-1 in UEFA Nations League

    Lamine Yamal scored twice as world champions Spain won 4-1 against Croatia in their first home match since winning the World Cup in July, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Spain beats Croatia 4-1, England down Czechs in Nations League

    Lamine Yamal scored twice as world champions Spain defeated Croatia 4-1 at home in the UEFA Nations League, while Harry Kane scored as England won in the Czech Republic. Spain's match was their first home fixture since winning the World Cup in July.

    30 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. Spain defeat Croatia 4-1; England beats Czech Republic

    World champions Spain won 4-1 against Croatia in Seville on Tuesday in a UEFA Nations League match, with Lamine Yamal scoring twice. England won against the Czech Republic with Harry Kane scoring.

    30 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Spain targets improvement over England after World Cup win

    Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says the World Cup triumph is not enough, with the team seeking to improve as they return to action against England in the Nations League on Saturday. De la Fuente signed a contract extension keeping him with the team until 2032.

    23 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Maresca warns City wins crucial after flawless start

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said his fine start succeeding Pep Guardiola will be quickly forgotten if he does not continue to deliver wins. Since losing the Community Shield to Arsenal in pre-season, Maresca has made a flawless start with six consecutive wins across three different competitions.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Man City's new midfielders backed to match Rodri, Silva's success

    Manchester City director of football Hugo Viana believes Enzo Fernandez, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, signed for a combined £327 million, can replicate the impact of Rodri and Bernardo Silva, who departed to Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively.

    17 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Enzo Fernandez joins Man City for record transfer fee

    Enzo Fernandez has moved from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million, matching the Premier League's transfer record fee. Manager Enzo Maresca, who previously worked with Fernandez at Chelsea where they won the Club World Cup and Conference League, believes Fernandez's winning mentality will be valuable at City.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Fernandez joins Manchester City for £125 million record fee

    Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez completed his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million on transfer deadline day, matching Liverpool's fee for Alexander Isak. Fernandez said he "didn't hesitate for a second" when City made contact, with the transfer taking City's spending to over £450 million in the window.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Man City agree £125m deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Fernandez

    Manchester City have agreed to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez in a £125 million deal that would equal the British transfer record. The Argentina international is expected to move to City on deadline day.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Mourinho backs Mbappe for Ballon d'Or award

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Kylian Mbappe deserves to win this year's Ballon d'Or, arguing the award should go to "the best player in the world" rather than be decided by World Cup or Champions League success. Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history during the 2026 tournament and was the top scorer in La Liga and the Champions League last season.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 27 August

  1. Bouaddi ready for Man City debut, Maresca urges patience with teenager

    Ayyoub Bouaddi, an 18-year-old signed by Manchester City from Lille for an initial 100 million euros, is set to make his Premier League debut at Crystal Palace on Friday. Manager Enzo Maresca said the midfielder is "ready to go" but called for patience with the most expensive teenager in Premier League history.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mbappé scores hat-trick as Real Madrid thrashes Real Sociedad 4-1

    Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick to help Real Madrid defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 in La Liga, with Vinicius Junior also scoring and Jude Bellingham providing two assists in Jose Mourinho's first home match as Madrid's coach.

    27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. Spurs complete Savio signing, pursue Man City's Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur agreed a season-long loan deal with Manchester City for Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, with an obligation to buy for £60 million next year, following the signing of Brazilian winger Savio for a reported initial fee of £75 million.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Moroccan midfielder Bouaddi joins Man City for record teenage fee

    Ayyoub Bouaddi has become the most expensive teenager in Premier League history after joining Manchester City from Lille in a five-year deal worth 100 million euros (£85.6 million), surpassing Manchester United's 2024 signing of Leny Yoro from the same club.

    26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Mourinho content with Madrid squad after Rodri transfer fails

    Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, who was later signed by Barcelona. Madrid signed six players this summer including Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Maresca confident Man City will find replacement for departed Rodri

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a "new Rodri" after the midfielder's departure to Barcelona this week. Rodri, a World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or recipient, ended a seven-year spell at City where he helped win four Premier League titles and the Champions League.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Maresca requests time to handle big changes at Manchester City

    Enzo Maresca, Manchester City's new Italian manager, says he needs time to replicate Pep Guardiola's success as the club undergoes significant changes, including the departure of key players like Rodri, John Stones, and Bernardo Silva. Maresca takes charge of his first Premier League game against Bournemouth on Sunday.

    22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Barcelona seek third La Liga title under Flick

    Hansi Flick's Barcelona enter their third season aiming to maintain domestic dominance and challenge Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid while pursuing Champions League glory. The club have added Rodri from Manchester City as a significant arrival.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 20 August

  1. Tottenham in talks with Man City for Savinho, Marmoush

    Tottenham Hotspur are in talks with Manchester City to sign forwards Savinho and Omar Marmoush, according to British media reports. Savinho made just seven Premier League starts last season, while Marmoush fell out of favour under former manager Pep Guardiola.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Mourinho returns to Real Madrid, eyes Barcelona supremacy

    José Mourinho begins his second spell at Real Madrid, tasked with restoring the intensity of his 2010–2013 reign and deposing Barcelona as Spain's leading club. The Portuguese coach takes charge after Real Madrid went two seasons without a major trophy, with recent managerial instability leaving the club unable to balance its attacking stars Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham.

    20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Dutch midfielder Reijnders joins Al Qadsiah from Manchester City

    Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on Wednesday in a deal reportedly worth 61 million euros. Reijnders, who represented the Netherlands at the recent World Cup, has signed a contract until 2031.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Rodri completes move from Manchester City to Barcelona

    Barcelona announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Manchester City on a deal running until 2030, reportedly for around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder, a 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, joined Barcelona after seven years at Manchester City.

    18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 17 August

  1. Spain's Rodri completes Barcelona transfer from Manchester City

    Rodri, Spain's World Cup-winning captain and 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, arrived in Barcelona on Monday to sign with La Liga champions after Manchester City and Barcelona agreed a transfer fee of around 75 million euros. The 30-year-old midfielder described playing for Barcelona as a dream and said his aims include winning the Champions League.

    17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Maresca's Manchester City lose Community Shield 3-0 to Arsenal

    Enzo Maresca suffered a difficult debut as Manchester City manager, with City losing 3-0 to Arsenal in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday, marking the club's first major match without Pep Guardiola in a decade.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Barcelona sign Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City

    Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri for around 75 million euros, with an official announcement expected in the coming days. The 30-year-old World Cup winner and 2024 Ballon d'Or recipient joins after Manchester City's success since 2019, with Barcelona moving for him following injuries to midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 14 August

  1. Man City manager uncertain over Rodri's future amid Barcelona interest

    Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" as Barcelona, the La Liga champions, have made a bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri. City are understood to have rejected an opening bid of £38.5 million from Barcelona for the midfielder, who has one season remaining on his Etihad contract.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Manchester City rejects Barcelona's £38.5m bid for Rodri

    Manchester City have rejected Barcelona's opening bid of £38.5 million for midfielder Rodri, with City understood to want about £68 million for the 30-year-old World Cup winner who has one season remaining on his contract.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 7 August

  1. Rodri authorizes Barcelona transfer talks with Manchester City

    Spain's midfielder Rodri has authorized Barcelona to open negotiations with Manchester City for a potential transfer, according to a Barcelona source. The move could block Real Madrid's reported interest in the 30-year-old, though Rodri's approval offers no guarantee a deal will materialize.

    7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 6 August

  1. Real Madrid signs Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig

    Real Madrid announced the signing of 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from Leipzig for a reported club-record fee of 140 million euros including bonuses, on a seven-year contract until June 2033. Spanish media reported the deal beat PSG and Liverpool to his signing.

    6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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