Fabrizio Romano, the trusted Italian journalist, revealed the latest developments regarding the future of Rodri, Manchester City's star, and the possibility of his transfer to Real Madrid this summer.
Rodri has entered the final year of his contract with Manchester City, and the Spanish international is not yet willing to sign a new deal with the Citizens.
Rodri is linked with a move to Real Madrid during the current summer transfer window, alongside Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona as well.
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Romano stated via his official account on the "X" platform that Real Madrid made the first contact with Manchester City regarding signing Rodri, and now there are verbal discussions between both clubs.
Romano added that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has approved the signing of Rodri after months of refusal, while the Royal club has expressed its readiness to pay more than €50 million to acquire the 30-year-old.
Rodri would represent a major addition to Real Madrid's midfield and could form a standout duo alongside his former Manchester City teammate and the club's new arrival, Bernardo Silva, next season.
🚨⚪ 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 — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2026@FabrizioRomano