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Cancelo & Rodri set to join Barça – President Laporta elated

Joao Cancelo and Rodri both expressed a strong desire to join FC Barcelona, with the club’s president Jan Laporta praising their enthusiasm.

Joao Cancelo, who has long been enamoured with Barça’s style, said he only wants to play for the club, hoping to extend the dream that defined his previous spell there. His move is being facilitated by club manager Deco, who welcomed Cancelo and his family back to the city that made them so happy. michezonews.co.za

Rodri, meanwhile, has numerous internal references to the club, including close ties with team manager Dani Codina, formerly of Manchester City. President Jan Laporta has praised Rodri’s signing, noting the emotional impact of the contract signing and the strategic importance of the addition. Laporta’s excitement underscores the club’s commitment to bolstering the squad with players who truly want to be at Barça.