Rodri labelled his impending move to Barcelona as a dream as he arrived in the city to complete the transfer from Manchester City. The Spain captain is set to make the switch to Camp Nou after City accepted a third bid that could rise to �65.3million.Rodri had previously been linked with a switch to Real Madrid before having a change of heart and opting to join their arch-rivals.And, after landing back in Barcelona, the midfielder expressed his delight at electing to sign for the reigning LaLiga champions.I am happy to arrive, they have been busy days, Rodri told reporters Happy to be here. Playing for Barcelona is a dream.While Barcelona have been the dominant force in LaLiga under Hansi Flick, they have not tasted glory in the Champions League since completing the treble under Luis Enrique in 2015.Rodri scored the winning goal as City beat Inter Milan in the 2023 final, and the World Cup Golden Ball winner underlined his ambition to end Barcas long wait to win European club footballs most illustrious prize.I am looking forward to working with my teammates and giving my best to win it all, he added.We will aim to win the Champions League and everything available to us. Topics FC Barcelona LaLiga Manchester City F.C. Premier League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Chelsea chairman Boehly enters talks to sell stake to Clearlake Capital Nicholas McGee 17th August, 2026 No top team plays football like that Liverpool legend aims scathing criticism at Reds ahead of Iraola bow Nicholas McGee 17th August, 2026 Bruno Fernandes: Man United adamant amid Galatasaray speculation Nicholas McGee 17th August, 2026 Full list of TV Premier League fixtures in October and early November Ben Miller 17th August, 2026 Barcelona are only signing Rodri to prevent Real Madrid getting stronger Valdano Jon Fisher 17th August, 2026 Leeds to challenge for the top four, Chelsea to miss out on Europe again and Newcastle to go down: 10 outlandish Premier League predictions Jon Fisher 17th August, 2026
