Hugo Viana and Manchester City face possible Rodri exit as Bernardo Silva departure looms

Hugo Viana and Manchester City face possible Rodri exit as Bernardo Silva departure looms Man City’s Rodri has been linked with a possible exit this summer The midfielder’s contract with the Premier League side is set to expire in the summer of 2027 Rodri has expressed a desire to return to Spain amid interest from Real Madrid. Rodri has been tipped to be the next key Pep Guardiola player who could leave Manchester City this summer, as per reports. The domestic treble hopefuls have have already confirmed the upcoming departures of Bernardo Silva and John Stones as the duo approach the end of their respective deals.

Real Madrid hold an interest in Rodri as the Ballon d’Or winner enters the final 12 months of his own contract at the Etihad Stadium amid a period of transition for Manchester City under director of football Hugo Viana . Rodri absent from Manchester City matchday squad for Everton clash It is inconceivable that Manchester City would allow the exits of Silva and Rodri in the same transfer window, having offered a fresh contract offer to the latter as they look to secure the long-term future of one of their best players. City’s contract offer to the Spain international comes in the backdrop of uncertainty over Pep Guardiola ‘s future at the Etihad Stadium, with a firm decision on the Catalan’s plans for next season expected to be made at the end of May.

What Rodri has said on potential Real Madrid switch Real Madrid have been heavily linked with a move to acquire Rodri’s signature ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The 29-year-old began his senior career with La Liga side Villarreal in 2015, followed by a stint at Atletico Madrid before joining forces with Guardiola at Manchester City in 2019. In the March international break, speculation emerged of Los Blancos being Rodri’s next destination after the midfielder admitted that he hadn’t ruled out a possible move to the Santiago Bernabeu .

In conversation with Onda Cero, the 2024 UEFA European Championship winner said: “I have one year left on my Manchester City contract. At some point, we’ll have to sit down and talk. Scans reveal true extent of Rodri’s injury sustained during Arsenal win “Even though I’ve played for Atleti (Atletico Madrid), (Real) Madrid isn’t a closed door for me – you can’t turn your back on the best clubs.