Rodri's Spurs starry-eyed at potential move to La Liga giants, Real Madrid, as summer draws near!

“I’m not going to answer that” – Manchester City’s Rodri leaves door open for Real Madrid move Manchester City midfielder Rodri has left the door open for a sensational switch to the Santiago Bernabeu this summer. The Spain international has less than 18 months left on his current deal at the Etihad Stadium and doubts have emerged over his future amid a period of transition for Pep Guardiola and co. Having recently foregone an injury-ravaged 18 months, Rodri has recently returned to regular duties for Manchester City amid their quest for an unprecedented quadruple.

However, as executives at the Etihad Stadium prioritise the signing of a world-class midfielder this summer, Rodri has attracted strong interest from his hometown in Spain. Real Madrid targeting Manchester City’s Rodri as part of €100M summer transfer spree Why are Real Madrid interested in Rodri? Rodri has established himself as arguably the greatest number six in world football since joining forces with Guardiola at Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in 2019.

The midfielder became the first player in Manchester City history to win the coveted Ballon d’Or in November 2024 after leading his club to a historic fourth successive Premier League in the 2023-24 season. He also scored one of the most important goals in the club’s history – the winner in Manchester City’s UEFA Champions League final win over Inter Milan in Istanbul in June 2023 to clinch his side’s first title in the competition. Rodri has previously attracted interest from the best sides in Europe but has maintained that he is very happy in England.

However, with his current deal expiring in 2027, questions remain over the Spaniard’s future at Manchester City. Rodri on City’s season: We’re struggling in the final third In conversation with Carrusel Deportivo ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League Round of 16 return leg against Real Madrid, Rodri assessed Manchester City’s struggles to put games to bed since the start of the season. “A little frustrated (with the 1-1 draw against West Ham), but that’s pretty much the theme this season,” the midfielder said, as relayed by Sport Witness .