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Rodri at Manchester City — the Ballon d'Or winner's influence on the midfield, injury updates, and tactical importance to the Citizens. In-depth coverage from Not Really Here.
Rodri exit could trigger £120m Enzo Fernandez chase, says ex-City adviser
City could move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez if Rodri leaves this summer, with former adviser Stefan Borson expecting a busy window and a £120m chase.
8 August 2026 Rodri's likely exit leaves City facing a leadership vacuum
With Rodri poised to follow Guardiola, Bernardo, Stones and Ake out of the Etihad, City face a changing of the guard.
8 August 2026
Rodri Agrees Personal Terms With Barcelona as City Exit Looms
Rodri has agreed personal terms with Barcelona and looks unlikely to return to City, with the two clubs now set to negotiate a transfer fee.
8 August 2026 Midfield rebuild, Rodri updates and a Sunday send-off: City's pre-season finale looms
City's pre-season finale against Atletico Madrid is fast approaching, but Friday's transfer developments and fresh updates on Rodri and Nico Gonzalez have dominated the headlines.
7 August 2026 City circle Enzo Fernandez as Rodri's exit draws nearer
City are lining up Enzo Fernandez as a potential Rodri replacement, with Chelsea valuing the Argentine at £120m.
7 August 2026
Barcelona confident of Rodri deal as City brace for another summer departure
Barcelona are reportedly very confident of agreeing a deal for Rodri, with official club-to-club talks underway. City face the prospect of losing another key figure this summer.
7 August 2026 Rodri's Future Hangs on Next Week's Maresca Meeting
Rodri is set to meet Enzo Maresca next week, with Barcelona reportedly agreeing personal terms. City remain relaxed, but the midfielder's decision could shape their summer.
7 August 2026
City sound out Mac Allister as Rodri's future takes another twist
City have made contact with Alexis Mac Allister's camp as a potential replacement for Rodri, who looks increasingly likely to leave for Barcelona after Real Madrid walked away.
7 August 2026 Real Madrid weighing up cut-price £50m Rodri bid as contract standoff continues
Real Madrid are considering a £50m bid for Rodri as his contract enters its final year with no resolution reached. City face a defining decision on their midfield linchpin.
24 July 2026
Rodri Leads Spain to Dominant World Cup Win Over Saudi Arabia
Rodri captained Spain to a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in the World Cup, with Lamine Yamal scoring after just 10 minutes.
21 June 2026 Rodri set to stay put as City look to avoid midfield exodus
Manchester City are expected to keep Rodri this summer after Bernardo Silva's departure, with the board unwilling to lose two experienced midfielders in one window.
25 June 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 Atletico Madrid return for Rodri ruled out by Spanish journalist
Spanish journalist Rubén Uría has firmly denied reports linking Rodri with a return to Atletico Madrid, ruling out one of the more persistent strands of summer speculation.
1 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 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 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