September 4th 2024.
Rodri, the talented midfielder for Manchester City, still has three years remaining on his contract with the club. However, rumors have started swirling that he may be considering a move to Real Madrid next summer. This news could potentially be a major blow for Manchester City, who have relied on Rodri's skills to achieve their recent success.
Many consider Rodri to be the best defensive midfielder in the game at the moment. His contributions were crucial to City's impressive record of 74 matches undefeated from February 2023 to May 2024. In addition, he has an impressive list of trophies under his belt, including four Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup, two Carabao Cups, and the Club World Cup. Furthermore, he was named the player of the season for the 2022/23 Champions League and was also the standout player for Spain during their Euro 2024 victory this summer.
It's hard to imagine Rodri playing for any other club in the near future, but recent reports from Spain suggest that Real Madrid is interested in signing him. According to AS, Rodri has expressed interest in returning to his home city and country, and Real Madrid is the only club he would consider leaving Manchester City for. This is a significant development, as Rodri previously played for Villarreal and Real's local rivals, Atletico Madrid, before joining City in 2019 for a record-breaking 62.6 million pounds. Real Madrid sees him as the ideal replacement for the recently retired Toni Kroos and believes he would fit in perfectly with their team.
Rodri's outstanding performance in Euro 2024 has also put him in the running for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award. While Real Madrid is keeping a close eye on his situation, they have no plans to make a move for him until the end of the season. On the other hand, Manchester City, aware of the interest from Real, is eager to extend Rodri's contract. His current deal with the club expires in 2027, but the potential departure of their current manager, Pep Guardiola, next summer could potentially impact Rodri's future with the club.
For now, Rodri is focused on his duties with the Spanish national team. He is currently on international duty with La Roja as they prepare to defend their Nations League title. Their journey begins with matches against Serbia and Switzerland this week. Due to an injury he sustained during the summer, Rodri has yet to make an appearance for Manchester City this season. However, he may make his first appearance when they face Brentford at home on September 14.
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