Manchester City Star Rodri is keen to join Real Madrid in the summer.
For much of this year, the Spanish media has regularly covered Real Madrid as an option for the midfielder.
Back in February, Sport Witness broadcast news That Los Blancos want to snatch him from Manchester City after the World Cup.
On March 9, we Claims covered by SPYHe was offered a new contract by Pep Guardiola.
At the end of that month, Spain international refuses to concede Going elsewhere after this season.
Manchester City man long-term Real Madrid target
Rodri is on today's front page MarkJoe says Los Blancos believe their 'willingness to be involved facilitates the operation'.
In the report, Marca first reported that Real Madrid have long had the 29-year-old on their radar. Atletico Madrid refused to sell him to their rivals before he moved to the Etihad in 2019.
His name has appeared in recent summer windows, especially following the exit of Toni Kroos in 2024. A deal never seemed possible mainly due to his relationship with Pep Guardiola.
The manager is on the brink of leaving Manchester City after 'changing the seemingly immovable landscape'.
Barring a twist at the last minute, Rhodri's master will spare the citizens and this will open the door for their exit. He now likes the idea of returning to Spain, and Real Madrid will be wary.
Los Blancos believe any deal must be done under the right circumstances. Manchester City are 'not considering an easy exit' but his willingness to leave could change that. Actually, this player is eager to join Real Madrid.
Despite the ups and downs, relations between the midfielder and the Madrid club remain cordial.
There was some friction after Rodri beat Vinicius Junior to win the Ballon d'Or in 2024. However, Marca state Real Madrid president Florentino Perez 'later eased the tension by pointing towards the Spaniard.'
Real Madrid is ready for action
To summarise, Rodri has been the 'great unfulfilled dream' of the La Liga giants and with Guardiola out of the picture his contract now looks possible.
The change in status allows Real Madrid to advance in the upcoming window, as long as the conditions are favourable.
Although Rodri is keen to join Los Blancos, the move is unlikely to take shape until after the World Cup. There is no mention of the fee required to convince Manchester City.
His contract expires in 2027, and transfer market He is worth €65 million.
