Overview
- Manchester City confirmed on Tuesday that Rodri has undergone minor back surgery and will begin a short rehabilitation period with no firm return date announced.
- The 30-year-old is entering the final year of his City contract and the club say they are engaged in extension talks while also preparing for the possibility of a transfer.
- Real Madrid have stepped up their pursuit and sources report a roughly €20m gap between City’s €80m valuation and Madrid’s €60m ceiling, leaving negotiations unresolved.
- Paris Saint-Germain have publicly ruled out a move and Barcelona have made an initial enquiry to test interest, keeping the market active but limited to a few realistic suitors.
- City are already planning midfield succession by targeting young options such as Marc Bernal while the surgery increases the risk Rodri will miss early 2026–27 fixtures and sharpens transfer and squad decisions.