Real Madrid are increasingly confident of agreeing a deal with Manchester City for Rodri, according to David Ornstein. Only days ago the Spanish side publicly denied any interest, but the picture has shifted sharply.
Rodri, the best player of the 2026 World Cup, has entered the final 12 months of his contract, and talks with the club have stalled. Manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed the midfielder will undergo back surgery on Monday. Time is running out.
The injury does little to deter Madrid. Rodri himself favours a move back to his home city of Madrid for both family and career reasons, and Real know it.
That leaves City with a hard call: cash in on the beating heart of their side on their own terms, or risk losing him for nothing next year. The quiet summer at the Etihad is officially over.
