Rodri lands in Spain to sign with Barcelona, claims Champions League title is top priority

Rodri has landed in Spain to join FC Barcelona after the club agreed to a transfer fee of approximately $88.4 million (€76.5 million). Upon his arrival, the former Manchester City midfielder shared his top priority: winning the UEFA Champions League.  

While the signing is yet to be made official by the club, Rodri has already arrived for his medical tests with Barcelona. The midfielder expressed his excitement to join the squad and fight for every trophy this season.  

“It’s a dream for me to be here,” Rodri told media at the Barcelona airport. “I am looking forward to working with my teammates and giving my best to win it all. We will go for the Champions League and for every title.”

Barcelona have an elite roster to fight for the UCL

A sixth UEFA Champions League title continues to elude Barcelona, but a standout summer transfer window makes many believe this could finally be the year for the Blaugrana to lift the trophy.

Joao Cancelo, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Rodri are among the high-profile additions brought in this summer. While securing a natural center-forward remains a priority, the attack features immense depth across the front line.

Rodri’s arrival is set to reshape Barcelona’s starting XI. Fresh off winning the Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the midfielder anchors what many view as one of Europe’s premier central units.  

What number will Rodri wear at Barcelona?

According to Fabrizio Romano, Rodri requested the No. 16 jersey. Young midfielder Fermin Lopez agreed to vacate the shirt, taking over the No. 7 jersey previously worn by Ferran Torres prior to his move to PSG.