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Manchester City Step Up Rodri Talks as Real Madrid Pause Pursuit

A post-World Cup decision by Madrid reduces pressure for a move now.

Overview

  • Goal, citing transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano, reported Manchester City have tabled a new contract for Rodri and would seek a large fee this summer if he turns it down.
  • A separate report said City still plan next season with him, with talks due in the coming months and a sale only considered if no renewal is agreed before his deal runs through June 2027.
  • Real Madrid's interest has cooled for now, with journalist Ramón Álvarez de Mon saying the club will wait until after the 2026 World Cup to decide on a move.
  • After backlash to his radio remarks about not ruling out Madrid, Rodri said headlines stripped context and urged people to listen to the full interview.
  • One outlet claimed Florentino Pérez has pivoted to Enzo Fernández instead, a line not widely corroborated in other reporting.