Overview
- Rodri told reporters on Monday that he will not address his Manchester City future until after the 2026 World Cup, saying he will focus on the tournament and delay any contract or transfer discussions.
- Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has publicly pledged he would sign Rodri if elected in the June 7 vote, putting the election outcome at the center of speculation about a possible move.
- A Spanish radio report said Rodri’s representatives met Riquelme, but that account remains unverified and multiple outlets quote people close to Rodri who deny any agreement with the candidate.
- Rodri has one year left on his City contract, and Pep Guardiola’s exit plus the appointment of Enzo Maresca at Manchester City have intensified expectations of a summer squad review that could affect his status.
- What to watch next: Rodri’s performances in the World Cup, Real Madrid’s election result, and whether City offers an improved deal before the 2027 contract expiry will determine if he stays or triggers a transfer battle.