Manchester City’s Rodri refuses to rule out Real Madrid switch
Spain captain and Manchester City star Rodri has admitted that he may one day play for Real Madrid.The 29-year-old midfielder made the revelation during an interview with Radioestadio Noche on Wednesd...
Manchester City’s Rodri refuses to rule out Real Madrid switch Spain captain and Manchester City star Rodri has admitted that he may one day play for Real Madrid. The 29-year-old midfielder made the revelation during an interview with Radioestadio Noche on Wednesday while on international duty. Speaking from Spain’s training base, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner addressed growing speculation regarding a return to his hometown this summer.
Despite his previous four-year spell with rivals Atlético Madrid, Rodri insisted that the “best clubs in the world” cannot be ignored. The timing of these comments is particularly significant as Rodri enters the final eighteen months of his contract. His current deal at the Etihad Stadium expires in June 2027, and formal extension talks have yet to progress.
As per Onda Cero, the midfielder believes it is natural to assess his future as he reaches his peak years. Real Madrid are reportedly searching for a long-term midfield metronome following the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić. Rodri’s tactical intelligence makes him the ideal candidate to lead a new-look Madrid engine room.
Spain captain Rodri admits potential Real Madrid future Rodri’s 2025-26 season has been a story of patient rehabilitation following a devastating cruciate ligament injury. The Spaniard used his time away from the pitch to mentally and physically “recharge” after years of relentless competition. He opted for a strategic break in late 2025 to ensure he reached peak fitness for the season’s decisive final stretch.