#Rodri
City talking points: Kone talks, Bouaddi push, and a Trincão exit
City have held talks over Manu Kone, are pushing for Ayyoub Bouaddi, and Francisco Trincão appears set to leave this summer amid Rodri contract uncertainty.
15 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 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 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 keeps City guessing as World Cup final looms
Rodri insists his focus is on the World Cup final amid ongoing speculation over his Manchester City future, with little progress reported on a contract extension.
19 July 2026
Barcelona join the race for Rodri as contract standoff deepens
Barcelona have joined Real Madrid in the race for Rodri, with talks held over a potential deal. City have offered a boosted contract but the midfielder's future remains uncertain.
6 August 2026
Rodri's World Cup: A Final Defined by Control, Not Numbers
Rodri added a World Cup winner's medal and the Golden Ball to his Ballon d'Or as Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. The numbers were modest. The control was absolute.
20 July 2026 Rodri books World Cup final spot as Gusto deal moves forward
Rodri played the full 90 as Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final, while Malo Gusto's move edged closer and City got a clearer picture of Elliot Anderson's price tag.
16 July 2026 Rodri gamble backfires as City face losing prized asset for nothing
Rodri's failure to repay City's loyalty during his injury struggles has left the club facing the prospect of losing him to Real Madrid for a mediocre fee, with his contract...
2 August 2026