Real Madrid set to do ‘everything possible’ to sign Manchester City superstar Rodri next season

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in a move for Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, hoping to sign him next summer.

Real Madrid set to do ‘everything possible’ to sign Manchester City superstar Rodri next season

Real Madrid are eyeing a 2025 move for Manchester City star Rodri. (via TalkSport)

Manchester City star, Rodri could be on Real Madrid’s transfer list, with the club reportedly prioritising a move for the 28-year-old defensive midfielder next summer. The Spanish midfielder would, however, cost a fortune, around £100 million. 

Rodri has transformed himself into the best defensive midfielder of this generation. Signed for a massive fee of £62.8 million in 2019 from Atletico Madrid, the Spaniard has made more than 250 appearances for Manchester City, while also going on to win four Premier League titles, one UCL title, and a FIFA Club World Cup. Known for his ball control, passing abilities, and tactical intelligence, the 28-year-old most recently won the 2024 Euros with Spain while also being awarded the best player of the tournament. 

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Despite having established himself in England, Rodri could now be poised to move to Real Madrid next summer, with president Florentino Perez highly appreciative of the midfielder. Los Blancos, would however have to break the bank to sign the midfielder, whose market value is around €130 million. In case of a transfer, he would be a part of an already robust Madrid midfield which includes Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Luka Modric. 

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Manchester City, however, has been reportedly trying to push the midfielder into signing a new contract extension, doubling his wages to £375,000 per week, making him one of the highest-paid players in the EPL. He had last signed a contract extension in 2022, until 2027.

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Pep Guardiola provides injury update on midfielder Rodri, ahead of match against West Ham United

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provided fans and the media with an update on midfielder Rodri’s return to the squad, from an injury that has kept him out of action. The 28-year-old midfielder did not feature for City’s first two EPL matches, against Ipswich and Chelsea.

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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provided an injury update on midfielder Rodri. (via X)

Guardiola revealed that the midfielder has been recovering speedily and is expected to return to training with the first team in some time, before making a matchday comeback. He brushed aside rumors of the severity of the injury that Rodri had suffered during the 2024 Euro final with Spain, stating that he is fit and fine. 

No, he's ok... He is training. I saw yesterday, quite highly I would say, and it's just a question of days that he will rejoin the group to make a training session.
Pep Guardiola on midfielder Rodri’s injury (via One Football)

Despite the 28-year-old’s absence, Manchester City has been faring well, with Guardiola opting for Mateo Kovacic and Rico Lewis to play in the midfield. John Stones could also fit into the role for the upcoming matches.

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