Overview
- Reports on Wednesday say Real president Florentino Pérez authorised the club to open formal negotiations with Manchester City and that personal terms with Rodri were already agreed.
- Journalists report Real are prepared to offer in the region of €50–60 million but no formal bid has been submitted or accepted so far.
- Manchester City, with Rodri entering the final year of his deal that runs to summer 2027, are expected to hold Madrid’s approach on standby to attract higher offers from PSG or Barcelona.
- Spanish outlets say a meeting between club representatives could happen this week and some sources claim a resolution could come imminently, though fee estimates vary widely between outlets.
- Rodri’s recent honours, including the 2024 Ballon d’Or and the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball, have driven interest and created urgency for City to secure a transfer fee rather than risk losing him for free next year.