Erling Haaland and Rodri of Manchester City are looking from an alternative bench. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Image)
Real Madrid has lined up Manchester City Captain Rodri’s high stakes moves, aiming to bring the Baron de Or Wine midfielder to the Santiago Bernabeu as part of a mid-range overhaul.
Following Toni Kroos’ retirement, Rodri is seen as a “critical target” that anchors the new manager Xabi Alonso’s tactical system with experience and leadership, according to sources close to the situation.
Real Madrid considered a huge hit offer
The source is notified Catch off side Real Madrid reportedly believes that Rodrigo, Eduardo Camabinga and 40 million euros will seduce Manchester City into negotiations.
However, Manchester City has kept its stance firmly in place and refuses to say goodbye to one of its best players. Under new sports director Hugo Viana, the club is preparing to offer Rodri a contract extension from the end of the 2029-2030 season. This is an effort to ensure his presence on the team for the long term and protect him from the interests of the transfer. He won the Barondoor in 2024 and he is one of the best players in the world.
There were rumours that Manchester City could aim to replace Rodri.
Rodri’s current deal will run until 2027, and Real Madrid believes that waiting until next summer can open up more realistic possibilities. If Spanish International chooses not to renew, his price could drop to 60 million euros in 2026 when he enters his final year. Alternatively, if a new long-term contract agreement is reached, your financial demands could increase significantly.
The blow from Rodri’s injury remains a concern
The main concern for Real Madrid is Rodri’s fitness. He suffered a serious ACL injury in September and recovered for a long time. He has returned to action, but questions remain about his health, urging Real Madrid to approach the situation carefully before committing to such a heavy investment.
Meanwhile, interest in Rodri from within the Real Madrid camp continues to grow. Toni Cruz reportedly praised Rodri’s playing style and lended internal support to the move. But the driving force behind Manchester City expanding its contract shows a strong intention to maintain the captain, and a summer move is increasingly unlikely.