Overview
- Pep Guardiola told reporters the club want Rodri to “stay, stay, stay,” adding he feels positive but cannot promise the outcome.
- He said City would accept a suitable offer if a player is unhappy, stressing the club’s structure comes before any individual.
- Reporting cited by Yahoo Sports says Real Madrid view Rodri as a priority target but plan to revisit the move after the World Cup.
- The Spain midfielder is nearing the final year of his City deal and is working back to peak form after a 2024 ACL injury.
- Guardiola acknowledged his own future at City is unresolved, a factor that could influence Rodri’s decision.