Overview

• Real Madrid has proposed a package pairing Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo Goes with €40 million as an alternative to a £100 million cash bid for Rodri.
• Manchester City has rejected approaches for its captain and is preparing to extend his contract through the 2029–30 season under sporting director Hugo Viana.
• Rodri’s September ACL injury recovery and limited minutes at the FIFA Club World Cup have raised questions about his long-term fitness ahead of any potential transfer.
• Los Blancos may revisit the pursuit in 2026 when Rodri enters the final year of his City contract and could be available for €60–80 million.
• With Toni Kroos’s retirement leaving a void, Xabi Alonso views Rodri as the ideal midfield anchor to provide leadership and stability at Santiago Bernabéu.