Real Madrid has begun its official move towards signing Rodri, Manchester City's star, after the Royal Club made its first contacts with the English club's management to discuss the possibility of completing the deal, in a step that represents an important shift in the Merengues' position on the Spanish player.
According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid and Manchester City have entered into preliminary negotiations through verbal discussions, at a time when Florentino Pérez, the president of the Royal Club, has given the green light to proceed with the deal, after months of doors remaining closed to the possibility of signing Rodri.
Romano indicated that Real Madrid has expressed its readiness to submit an offer exceeding €50 million to seal the deal.
🚨⚪ Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri for the first time.Negotiations have started with verbal discussions between clubs.Florentino Pérez has given approval to the deal after doors closed for months.Real indicate they are ready to spend over €50m. pic.twitter.com/mf8HNldbcZ@FabrizioRomano
These developments come after Rodri has become a top priority within Real Madrid, especially following his brilliance with the Spanish national team and winning the World Cup, as the club's management now sees the Manchester City player as the ideal solution to strengthen the midfield and provide the team with a player capable of organizing play and controlling the tempo of matches.
Rodri is under contract with Manchester City until 2027, but the player's desire to return to Spain could play an important role in determining his future, especially with Real Madrid's interest in signing him.
Real Madrid is seeking to accelerate its negotiations to seal the deal before Rodri returns to Manchester City training in preparation for the new season, as the Royal Club hopes to reach an agreement with the English club's management in the coming days.
The Rodri deal had shifted from mere interest within Real Madrid's corridors to a strategic target for the club, especially since the player enjoys great admiration inside "Valdebebas," and the idea of signing him has also received support from coach José Mourinho, who sees him as a key piece for his new project with the team.
Real Madrid hopes that its initial offer will open the door to more serious negotiations with Manchester City, paving the way for completing a deal that could be the most prominent in the club's moves during the current summer transfer window.
