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BBC Sport reports that the midfielder chose Barcelona over Real Madrid and has featured regularly in the club’s early-season run.
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Rodri left Manchester City for Barcelona in the summer of 2026, BBC Sport reports, joining the Spanish club despite interest from Real Madrid. He has played in all but one match of Barcelona’s perfect start to the campaign, according to the report. [1]
BBC Sport says Rodri told Spanish radio station COPE that Madrid had pursued him and handled its approach well. The BBC characterises his decision as a footballing one, pointing to the chance to develop and contribute in a young Barcelona squad that includes players he already knew. [1]
The report says Rodri has also taken on an informal mentoring role with Barcelona’s academy graduates. It describes several of the young players as looking to him as a reference point. [1]
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