Breaking! Barcelona signs 30-year-old Ballon d'Or winner with annual salary of 15 million euros; Manchester City has accepted a 70 million euro offer.

On August 17, Beijing time, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported exclusively that Rodri, the 30-year-old Man City midfielder, is set to move to Barcelona. Romano confirmed the transfer with his signature "HERE WE GO."

Romano stated that Barcelona has reached an agreement with Manchester City for Rodri's transfer, and City has given the green light to Barcelona's latest offer. The Spanish midfielder will leave City to join Barcelona, and the deal is fully completed.

According to another famous journalist,Nicolo Schira reports that the transfer fee is 70 million euros. Rodri will sign a four-year contract with Barcelona with an annual salary of 15 million euros..

Previously, Barcelona had made two transfer offers for Rodri to Manchester City. However, both offers of 50 million and 60 million euros were flatly rejected by City. Eventually, City accepted the 70 million euro offer and agreed to let Rodri go.

Now 30 years old, Rodri made 37 appearances for Manchester City in all competitions last season, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. His contract with City expires next summer. After clearly refusing to renew, this summer window is City's last chance to sell him at a high price.

This summer, Rodri won the World Cup with Spain and was also named the World Cup Golden Ball winner. On the German Transfermarkt, his market value is still as high as 55 million euros,