Overview
- Rodri told Spanish radio Onda Cero he wants to play in LaLiga again and said Real Madrid is not a closed door, adding he has one year left on his Manchester City contract and expects talks.
- His current deal runs to June 2027, leaving roughly 15 months, and multiple reports say City delayed renewal talks during his rehab as sporting director Hugo Viana lines up an extension push.
- The Spain captain is close to top form after a 2024 ACL tear and setbacks, and he impressed in Manchester City’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal.
- Spanish and British outlets report Real Madrid view him as a leading midfield target after Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić left, though any move would hinge on the player’s decision.
- Rodri also rejected talk of a feud with Vinícius Júnior over the 2024 Ballon d’Or, and several publications diverged in tone, from Reuters’ straight readout to Football365’s ‘come-and-get-me plea’ framing.