#Rodri
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 set for Madrid back surgery as World Cup heroics mask contract uncertainty
Rodri will undergo back surgery in Madrid on Monday, days after winning the World Cup with Spain.
27 July 2026
Rodri to Real Madrid: City open direct talks as €75m price tag emerges
Manchester City and Real Madrid are in direct talks over Rodri, with City holding out for €75 million while Madrid hope to spend over €50 million.
31 July 2026 Rodri: PSG enquire, Real claim agreement, Barcelona circle – but City hold firm
PSG have contacted City about Rodri while Real Madrid claim a personal agreement and Barcelona circle. The club's stance remains unchanged: they want to keep him.
25 July 2026 Maresca’s Asia squad taking shape amid Rodri uncertainty and key exits
Enzo Maresca prepares to take a strong City squad to Asia despite key absentees, with Rodri’s situation unresolved and Bernardo Silva and John Stones already departed.
27 July 2026
City eye Barcelona teenager Bernal as long-term Rodri solution
Manchester City have identified Barcelona teenager Marc Bernal as a long-term Rodri replacement, but face major obstacles including a €500m release clause and the player's...
28 July 2026 Rodri's Future Hangs in the Balance as City Weigh Up a Tough Call
Rodri's future at City is in doubt with Real Madrid circling. With a year left on his deal, injuries piling up, and a £50m bid expected, the Blues face a tough call.
4 August 2026 Rodri's World Cup Marathon Raises Eyebrows at the Etihad
Rodri is set for Spain's World Cup round-of-32 tie against Austria, with Manchester City monitoring his tournament workload closely.
2 July 2026 Rodri dominates the news cycle as Real Madrid cool their interest
Rodri dominates Thursday's City news cycle as Real Madrid's interest cools at boardroom level, with Florentino Pérez unconvinced and Cadena Ser ruling out a transfer.
23 July 2026 Rodri exit looms as Real Madrid close in on £64m deal
Rodri looks set to leave City for Real Madrid this summer, with the Blues accepting a fee well below his true value, according to former financial adviser Stefan Borson.
1 August 2026 Real Madrid growing confident of Rodri deal as City set replacement condition
Real Madrid are growing optimistic about signing Rodri from Manchester City, with direct talks ongoing for weeks and a replacement condition emerging as the key stumbling block.
27 July 2026
Rodri undergoes minor back surgery as contract uncertainty lingers
Manchester City confirm Rodri underwent successful minor back surgery this week, while his contract situation remains unresolved with no indication he will sign a renewal offer.
28 July 2026 Rodri’s Spain masterclass hands Maresca a clear blueprint for City’s season
Rodri’s composed Spain display in the World Cup knockout against Austria underlined why he remains City’s most important player — and the central challenge for Enzo Maresca’s new...
3 July 2026