Rodrigo Hernández, widely known as Rodri, has officially arrived in Barcelona, marking the beginning of a new chapter with the club that will span the next four years. The midfielder touched down at El Prat Airport’s private terminal amid enthusiastic media attention and a crowd of supporters eager to welcome him to Catalonia.
Accompanied by his family, Rodri expressed his excitement immediately upon arrival, describing his transfer to Barcelona as “a dream.” The midfielder shared his eagerness to join his new teammates and outlined his aspirations for the upcoming season. “I’m very happy to be here and to play alongside my new teammates,” he said. “The Champions League and competing for every trophy in front of us. It’s time to get to work. It’s been an intense few days, but everything got sorted out in the end.”
Medical Exam and Official Presentation
Barcelona is preparing to finalize Rodri’s signing officially on Tuesday, contingent on the completion of paperwork with Manchester City. The club plans to introduce the midfielder to fans during the 61st Joan Gamper Trophy match against Egypt’s Al Ahly on Wednesday, an event that typically serves as the squad’s home presentation at Spotify Camp Nou.
Rodri is scheduled to undergo his standard medical examination on Tuesday morning. According to club sources, this examination will build on the tests he completed over the past weekend at Manchester City’s facilities in England, conducted promptly after his return.
Following the World Cup, Rodri underwent minor back surgery, which may delay his debut with Barcelona. Additionally, he will need to undertake a period of fitness work after returning from his vacation on August 14 to regain full match readiness.
Barcelona reached an agreement in principle with Manchester City late Sunday, paving the way for this high-profile transfer and signaling the club’s ambitions for the season ahead.