#Rodri
City close in on €90m Ayyoub Bouaddi deal as Rodri uncertainty lingers
Manchester City are pushing to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for around €90m plus add-ons, with personal terms already agreed until 2031.
29 July 2026
Barcelona's Rodri pursuit: ambition meets a familiar financial reality
Barcelona are exploring a move for Manchester City's Rodri, but financial constraints and Real Madrid's interest complicate an ambitious pursuit.
6 August 2026
World Cup Round of 32: City's contingent trimmed as six head home
Six Manchester City players exit the World Cup as the Round of 32 concludes. Haaland, Rodri and others progress to the next stage.
5 July 2026 Spanish media lavish praise on Rodri after World Cup semi-final masterclass
Rodri has been heavily praised by Spanish media after anchoring Spain's 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France with an all-action display.
15 July 2026
Rodri and Spain march on as Uruguay pay the penalty for Muslera's rare error
Spain edged Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to top Group H, with Rodri pulling the strings as Alex Baena's first World Cup goal proved decisive.
27 June 2026
Rodri’s Real Madrid ‘dream’ faces one big problem — and it’s not City’s new contract offer
Rodri dreams of playing for Real Madrid but Florentino Perez is blocking the move. City have tabled a new contract offer. The midfielder must decide.
21 July 2026 Rodri's World Cup masterclass shows why City must secure his future
Rodri's dominant World Cup semi-final display for Spain against France highlights why Manchester City must extend his contract before it expires in 12 months.
15 July 2026
World Cup offers first look at City's new midfield partnership
Elliot Anderson and Rodri have impressed at the 2026 World Cup, offering City fans a glimpse of a midfield partnership that could define next season.
13 July 2026
Pep Gives Rodri Fitness Update
Pep Guardiola has offered a promising update on Rodri’s recovery, as City fans begin to dream of seeing the Ballon d’Or winner back on the pitch before the end of the season.
26 April 2025
Real Madrid cool on Rodri as Perez decides against summer move
Florentino Perez has decided against signing Rodri from Manchester City this summer, with Fabrizio Romano revealing the Real Madrid president is not convinced by the midfielder.
8 July 2026
Foden and Rodri Return as City Host Spurs
Pep Guardiola has handed Manchester City a significant boost ahead of Saturday's clash with Tottenham, confirming that Phil Foden, Rodri and Ederson are all available for selection.
22 August 2025 Rodri Eases City Fitness Concerns Before Spain's Portugal Clash
Rodri has eased short-term fitness concerns before Spain's World Cup last-16 tie against Portugal, though questions remain over his availability for City's pre-season.
6 July 2026 Rodri's World Cup Final, Midfield Prospect Push, and Winger Search Updates
Rodri reaches a World Cup final, City fast-track a midfield prospect, and two new names emerge in the winger search. Thursday's City news round-up.
16 July 2026 City close in on £68m Bouaddi as Rodri edges towards Real Madrid exit
Manchester City are closing in on a £68m deal for Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi as Rodri edges towards a move to Real Madrid, with talks advancing rapidly.
30 July 2026 Rodri set for minor back surgery, expected to be fit for start of season
A new report from Spanish outlet Larazon claims Rodri will undergo minor back surgery and be fit for Manchester City's 2026-27 season start.
13 July 2026 Rodri contract talks could shape City's summer window
Manchester City are set for decisive talks with Rodri that could shape their summer transfer plans, with the midfielder's future under discussion.
14 July 2026