Virtually free in the coming years, Rodri could leave Manchester City as early as the next summer transfer window. Despite strong interest from Real Madrid, the fierce rival, FC Barcelona isn’t ready to give up just yet.
Since joining the Sky Blues in 2019, the Spanish midfielder — a European champion with the Spain national football team, a Champions League winner, and multiple-time Premier League champion — is under contract until June 30, 2027. To avoid losing him for nothing as that date approaches, the English club might consider a sale this summer.
Often linked with Real Madrid, Rodri, who hails from the Spanish capital and was trained at Atlético de Madrid, wouldn’t be against a return to Spain. The potential arrival of Xabi Alonso as the Madrid coach could make this move easier. However, the management led by Florentino Pérez doesn’t seem ready to meet the financial demands. It remains to be seen if the paths leading to Álvaro Arbeloa, José Mourinho, or Jürgen Klopp could change the game.
On their side, FC Barcelona aims to take advantage of this uncertainty. With presidential elections approaching, the Catalan club is considering a significant budget to strengthen their squad. According to Fichajes, Real Madrid hopes to wrap up the deal around 50 million euros, a sum deemed affordable for the Blaugranas. Especially since Rodri has a certain attraction to Barça. This detail could weigh heavily in the balance as Manchester City tries to keep one of its key players.
