Overview
- Reports that surfaced Wednesday from journalist Matteo Moretto said Real Madrid had made no official approach and that a decision on Rodri’s new Manchester City deal is imminent.
- City have negotiated for weeks and are ready to speed up talks to keep the midfielder, with an announcement possibly coming before the summer transfer window.
- Madrid still admire Rodri but, according to multiple outlets citing Moretto, their lack of a formal move leaves a clear path to a renewal at the Etihad Stadium.
- Locking in Rodri would steady Pep Guardiola’s squad as departures for Bernardo Silva and John Stones are expected and as City juggle a title race and the FA Cup Final.
- Rodri’s current contract runs through 2027, yet neither the club nor the player has confirmed a new deal, and the latest wave of coverage stems from Moretto’s post on X.