Real Madrid reach an agreement with Rodri and now have to negotiate with City. José Miguel Villarroya, on Real Madrid’s signings: “Santiago Bernabéu wouldn’t bring in Rodri, nor would he have signed Cucurella or Mbappé, for reasons of dignity.”
Real Madrid are now seriously pursuing Rodri and have taken a significant step forward. They have reportedly reached an agreement with the player and only need to negotiate with Manchester City. Therefore, the chances of seeing him play at the Bernabéu are increasingly high.
Rodri’s World Cup performance has been key in changing Real Madrid’s mind , as they had previously ruled him out. However, the latest reports from Nicolò Schira confirm that the Bernabéu has already made a move. And there is a preliminary agreement for him to join the club until 2030.
Real Madrid and Rodri reach an agreement
Rodri’s outstanding World Cup performance, which earned him the tournament’s best player award, prompted interest from Real Madrid. Negotiations began and have now borne fruit. Nicolò Schira indicates that there is progress in the relationship between the club and the Spanish international.
“Real Madrid has reached an agreement in principle with Rodri to sign a contract until 2030. The player has rejected Manchester City’s offer,” the reporter stated. This approach has been positive, although negotiations with the Citizens still need to take place.
Manchester City want to keep Rodri
Rodri’s contract expires in 2027, but Manchester City wanted to keep him and offered him a renewal . He hadn’t responded until now because he was waiting to hear from Real Madrid. And the preliminary agreement with Los Blancos was key to his decision.
Schira indicates that Rodri has rejected the offer from City. He’s considering a return to Spain, and Real Madrid presents a great opportunity for him. However, the deal, which won’t be easy, still needs to be finalized.
Real Madrid needs to negotiate with Manchester City
The preliminary agreement with Rodri is the first step , but Real Madrid now needs to take the next one: contacting Manchester City to begin negotiations. The transfer fee will be the biggest sticking point between the two clubs.
Real Madrid doesn’t want to pay a fortune for a 30-year-old player with a serious injury history and whose contract expires in a year. But City wants to capitalize on his outstanding performance at the World Cup to increase his value. That’s the main sticking point between the two sides.
