Rodri
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
Notable Quotes
"It just wasn't to be; there's little to criticise. We knew it would be a game of patience; they sat deep, we created chances, but we couldn't score."View Story →
"I like to think [Argentina] are a team that gives their utmost and they don't go down that road."View Story →
"I think he needs to calm down a bit, that anxiety that sometimes he has to prove himself."View Story →
"you can't turn down the best clubs in the world"View Story →
"For me, you can't turn down the best clubs in the world."View Story →
"I'm very happy to have arrived. The last few days have been intense, but I'm glad everything has been sorted out. Of course, playing for FC Barcelona is a dream."View Story →
"I'm very happy and excited about this new stage in my career. It's a fresh challenge, a chance to experience new things and feel that excitement again."View Story →
"I am leaving the club with a huge sense of pride about what we have achieved and gratitude too for so many amazing memories."View Story →
"It is a dream to play for Catalan giants Barcelona."View Story →
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August 19, 2026Rodri ready for 'excitement again' after Barca complete £65m deal
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August 18, 2026Rodri lands in Barcelona to complete 'dream' move
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August 17, 2026Watch the best of Rodri's Manchester City journey
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August 16, 2026Villa begin Suzuki talks - Sunday's gossip
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August 15, 2026Arsenal lead Hinshelwood race - Saturday's gossip
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August 14, 2026A pivotal day for Chelsea, Man City and Fernandez - what's going on?
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August 13, 2026Man City reject fresh Rodri bid - Friday's gossip
Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, Arsenal rebuffed in bid for Marc Pubill, plus more.
August 13, 2026Coventry eye Mudryk on loan - Wednesday's gossip
Coventry City interested in signing Chelsea winger Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan, Barcelona still chasing Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Manchester United make a move for Real Madrid striker Endrick.
August 11, 2026Barca make second bid for Rodri - Sunday's gossip
Barcelona increase their Rodri bid, Cristian Romero wants to join Arsenal, Forest are set to sign Ousmane Diomande, plus more.
August 8, 2026Man City reject Barcelona's Rodri bid & in talks for Bouaddi
Manchester City reject £38m offer from Barcelona for Rodri and remain in talks for Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
August 7, 2026Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make
Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.
August 6, 2026Real Madrid agree £120m Diomande deal - Thursday's gossip
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August 5, 2026Man City count on me despite exit rumours - Kovacic
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August 4, 2026New boss Maresca is perfect for Man City - Gvardiol
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August 2, 2026Phillips' struggles are a cautionary tale for Anderson
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July 30, 2026Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal - Thursday's gossip
Real Madrid confident in securing a deal for Manchester City's Rodri, Inter Milan could rekindle move for Liverpool's Curtis Jones, Aston Villa have bid for Palmeiras forward Allan rejected, plus more.
July 29, 2026Rodri out for 'short period' after back surgery
Manchester City midfielder Rodri will be sidelined for a "short period of rehabilitation" following back surgery on Monday.
July 28, 2026Man City brace for Rodri bid - Tuesday's gossip
Manchester City brace for Real Madrid's Rodri bid, Leeds set to sign James Trafford for £40m, Crystal Palace agree terms with Raphael Le Guen and Real Madrid set for Vinicius Jr talks amid Arsenal interest.
July 27, 2026How do Manchester City manage the Rodri dilemma?
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July 20, 2026Rodri returns from 'hell' to drive Spain to World Cup glory - Reuters
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July 20, 2026Victory for football? Spain see off 'embarrassing' Argentina
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July 20, 2026Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
July 19, 2026Who made the difference for Spain? World Cup final player ratings
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July 19, 2026'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
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July 19, 2026Argentina like to leave mark on opponents - Laporte
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July 18, 2026Masterful Rodri rolls back the years to anchor Spain's march into the final - Reuters
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June 15, 2026Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go
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