Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri has completed a surprise move to Barcelona, arriving via private jet to Camp Nou where he will succeed club legend Sergio Busquets. The transfer was kept secret until the final moments, with Rodri first seen at Madrid airport preparing to return to Manchester on a Ryanair flight before ultimately making the one-way journey to Barcelona. rocore.sbs
The midfielder's arrival marks a significant coup for Barcelona, who have secured the services of one of Spain's most talented players. Rodri's journey was heavily tracked, with his private flight becoming the most monitored on the planet as news of the transfer spread.
