Spanish midfielder Rodri has sparked widespread debate over his future at Manchester City following his recent comments, in which he strongly hinted at a potential move to Real Madrid in the future.
Rodri, who currently plays for Manchester City, said in comments that caused quite a stir: “The fact that I played for Atlético Madrid doesn’t stop me from playing for Real Madrid. Others have gone down this path, and you can’t turn down the best clubs in the world; I’d like to return to Spain.”
According to the renowned Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, an expert on the European transfer market, Manchester City have made a new offer to the player in an attempt to retain his services, though this offer has not yet dispelled doubts about the player’s future.
Romano explained, via his account on the “X” website, that the final decision rests with Rodri and his family. Should the player reject the new offer, the English club will demand a substantial fee to allow him to leave this summer, or he will leave on a free transfer when his contract expires in the summer of 2027.
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Rodri is one of the key pillars of Pep Guardiola’s squad, having made 293 appearances for Manchester City to date, scoring 28 goals and providing 32 assists, and winning 12 different trophies with the team.
The Spanish player has just one year remaining on his current contract with City, which expires in June 2027.
