FC Barcelona officially announced its signing of 2024 Ballon d'Or winner and 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner Rodri from Manchester City on Tuesday, and the Spanish midfielder is feeling the love from the fans — at least he would be if he had an Instagram. Since he doesn't, Barcelona fans have decided that the next-best thing would be to welcome Rodri in the comments section of superstar singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo's Instagram. Aside from the fact that Rodri's first name, Rodrigo, is the same as three-time Grammy winner's surname, Rodrigo has ties to Barcelona through their popular jersey collaboration last season.
Barcelona released a special edition jersey with Rodrigo's famous "OR" logo last season through their jersey sponsorship with Spotify. Rodrigo also released a collection of scarves, t-shirts and an alternate jersey for the club that is rumored to have raised $29 million for the club. Rodrigo also attended Barcelona's rival match, "El Clásico," against Real Madrid at the Spotify Camp Nou in May.
Barcelona won 2-0 wearing the Rodrigo jersey. The result is an unlikely bond between the Catalan club and one of music's brightest stars. Barcelona opens its season against Elche on Sunday, August 23.
