Rodri is on the verge of reaching an agreement with Manchester City to renew his contract for at least one additional year. This development comes as a significant setback for Real Madrid, who had long dreamed of signing the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.
The End of a Real Madrid Dream?
The Spanish international has been heavily linked with a move to the Santiago Bernabéu over the past two years. Real Madrid viewed Rodri as the ideal world-class successor to fill the void left by Toni Kroos and the aging Luka Modric.
However, journalist Matteo Moretto reports that these hopes have nearly vanished as negotiations between Rodri and City have reached an advanced stage.
Pep Guardiola’s Key Pillar
Rodri’s current deal runs until June 2027. Manchester City is pushing for a two-year extension (or at least one year) to secure his future, especially with Pep Guardiola insisting on keeping his midfield general at the Etihad Stadium.
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Financial Barriers and Madrid’s Inactivity
Interestingly, Moretto suggests that Real Madrid’s lack of formal contact with the player or the club recently accelerated Rodri’s decision to commit to City.
Furthermore, his new salary is expected to exceed £300,000 per week, making him one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League—a figure Madrid is unlikely to match.
Future Midfield Prospects
With Rodri seemingly off the table and rumors of Eduardo Camavinga’s potential departure, Real Madrid is reportedly shifting focus toward younger talents like Kees Smit or Adam Wharton.
