As transfer rumors linking Real Madrid to Rodri intensify, the Spanish midfielder is likely to become a major transfer topic for Manchester City this summer. The Manchester Evening News reports that City, hoping to retain their key player, has offered Rodri a new contract.
The 30-year-old player, fresh off winning the World Cup with Spain and the Golden Ball award, has further solidified his status as a world-class player. His outstanding performance this summer has made him a strong contender for the Golden Ball – an award he already won in 2024.
Manchester City are keen to retain their key player and have offered Rodri a new contract. His current contract expires next summer, and his future remains uncertain.
When Manchester City's new manager Maresca spoke about Rodri at his first press conference last week, he said, "He will return to the team." The Italian coach said he was not worried about transfer rumors.
Manchester City lost the experienced midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer, so they will definitely not be willing to let go of another leader in the team.
The team strengthened its midfield by signing Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a club-record £116 million; the Citizens are also interested in Lille's £80 million starlet Ayub Bouadi, who could provide another option in midfield.
But Rodri in his prime was enough to sway the team's title race: last season, after he returned from injury, Manchester City quickly caught up with Arsenal and defeated the Gunners at the Etihad Stadium; but after he was injured again, the Blues struggled against Burnley and dropped two crucial points against Everton.
With the transfer window still open for another month, transfer rumors will continue until September 1st, and both Manchester City and Rodri will face crucial decisions this summer.
