Barcelona officially announces a major signing! They have signed a 4-year contract with the 30-year-old Ballon d'Or winner, who will wear the number 16 jersey, with a total price of 76.5 million euros.

On August 19, Beijing time, La Liga giants Barcelona officially announced that 30-year-old Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has officially joined. The two sides will sign a 4-year contract until June 30, 2030, with Rodri's annual salary approximately 15 million euros.

In the new season, Rodri will continue to wear the number 16 jersey at Barcelona, while the original owner of Barcelona's number 16, Fermín, will switch to the number 7 jersey in the new season.

Barcelona praised Rodri on their official website: "One of his greatest strengths is his vision. He can anticipate opponents' moves, frequently regain possession, and accurately pass the ball. Although he plays as a defender, he can also participate in attacks and score crucial goals. In addition, he is known for his professionalism, humility, and dedication."

According to previous confirmations from multiple well-known journalists, the total transfer fee for Rodri is 76.5 million euros. The fixed amount is 60 million euros, with the rest being variable bonuses. Among them, bonus clauses worth over 11 million euros are considered easily achievable, and Manchester City is expected to receive at least 71.5 million euros.

Previously, Rodri had reached an agreement with Real Madrid, but Real Madrid failed to negotiate a transfer fee with Manchester City. Subsequently, Barcelona intervened strongly and successfully persuaded the player to join.

In the new season, Barcelona will build a luxurious "World Cup champion-level" midfield consisting of Rodri, Olmo, and Pedri.

Rodri, now 30 years old, is the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner. Last season, he played 33 matches for Manchester City, scoring 2 goals. In this summer's World Cup, Rodri played 8 matches.

He not only helped the Spanish team win the championship for the second time but also won the World Cup Golden Ball for the first time. Currently, Rodri's latest market value on Transfermarkt is 55 million euros.