Rodri Asks Fermín Lopez for Number 16 Ahead of Barcelona Move

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Rodri Asks Fermín Lopez for Number 16 Ahead of Barcelona Move

Fermín will hand over the number 16 and switch to 7, freed by Torres' departure to PSG, per Romano. Rodri requested the shirt during direct conversations with his fellow Spaniard ahead of his move from Manchester City. The Ballon d'Or winner wore 16 at City and with Spain at the World Cup, where he won the Golden Ball.

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