No Bernabeu move for midfield linchpin

Florentino Perez has decided against signing Rodri from Manchester City this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Real Madrid president is not convinced by the prospect of bringing the Spain international to the Bernabeu.

Romano described the situation between Rodri and Perez as “completely cold”. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the transfer specialist said: “Between Rodri and Florentino at the moment, my understanding is that Florentino is not convinced by signing Rodri. And so, very quiet with Real Madrid this summer.”

The decision comes despite Madrid’s need to strengthen in midfield. Jose Mourinho has taken over as manager, and Los Blancos have gone two seasons without a major trophy. They have already publicly ruled out a move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez.

Contract uncertainty remains

Rodri’s future at City is not entirely settled, though. Romano revealed that a new contract proposal has been on the table since April, but the player has yet to accept it. “There is still no financial agreement between Man City and Rodri,” he said.

That leaves open the possibility of Rodri staying for another season and then leaving on a free transfer in 2027. “There is a possibility, there is a way for Rodri to stay at Manchester City one more season, play with City, play with Enzo Maresca and then in 2027 eventually leave on a free,” Romano added. “That’s a serious possibility.”

Haaland situation similar

Erling Haaland is another City star long linked with Madrid. His father, Alf-Inge, recently told DAZN ES that the striker is happy at City but that “anyone would want to play for Madrid”.

Romano, however, was categorical that Haaland will not be moving this summer. “I am telling you Haaland to Real Madrid this summer – no,” he said. “But Haaland to Real Madrid one day, who knows? Because Haaland is not excluding the possibility one day, again, not in December 2026 to go to Real Madrid.”

For now, City fans can breathe a little easier on both fronts. The immediate threat from Madrid appears to have passed, but the long-term futures of two of the club’s most important players remain open questions.