{"id":14910,"date":"2026-08-05T18:54:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nile1.com\/en\/?p=14910"},"modified":"2026-08-05T18:54:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:54:55","slug":"rodri-demands-real-madrid-move-as-manchester-city-hold-out-for-e75-million-fee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nile1.com\/en\/2026\/08\/05\/rodri-demands-real-madrid-move-as-manchester-city-hold-out-for-e75-million-fee\/","title":{"rendered":"Rodri Demands Real Madrid Move as Manchester City Hold Out for \u20ac75 Million Fee"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ballon d\u2019Or winner Rodri has designated Real Madrid<\/a> as his sole preferred destination if he leaves Manchester City<\/a>, rejecting interest from rival clubs as a standoff over his valuation and fitness history takes shape.<\/p>\n

The Spanish midfielder has no interest in joining Barcelona<\/a>, despite an initial enquiry from the Catalan club, according to reporting by Diario AS. While Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich previously monitored his situation, both clubs withdrew after learning of Rodri\u2019s singular determination to return to his home city to play for Real Madrid, Goal reported.<\/p>\n

However, Real Madrid\u2019s enthusiasm for the transaction remains tempered by financial and squad considerations. Manchester City are demanding \u20ac75 million for the midfielder, whose contract at the Etihad Stadium runs until June 2027. Real Madrid prefer to bring that valuation closer to \u20ac60 million and face squad constraints that permit only one midfield arrival, contingent on a player departure.<\/p>\n

Internal hesitation at Madrid has also been fueled by Rodri\u2019s recent physical record following a major knee injury. Reporting by The Times highlighted growing concerns over his availability after he suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in September 2024. Before the injury, Rodri had missed just 3.4 percent of available playing days at Manchester City; since returning, that missed-day figure has surged to 34 percent.<\/p>\n

Madrid\u2019s recruitment committee is also taking age and profile into account, with Rodri set to turn 30 at the start of next season. Diario AS reported that Madrid management are assessing whether to commit major funds to an older player when their preference is for a dynamic centrocampista<\/em> who can influence all phases of play.<\/p>\n

Barcelona\u2019s brief pursuit of Rodri has already hit a standstill. Citing Cadena SER, Goal reported that Barcelona contacted Rodri\u2019s representatives following an injury to midfielder Frenkie de Jong, but never submitted a formal bid to Manchester City. Barcelona\u2019s current priorities center on securing defender Jo\u00e3o Cancelo and replacing departed striker Robert Lewandowski. Having already invested \u20ac110 million in Anthony Gordon<\/a>, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Baesio, raising an additional \u20ac75 million for Rodri presents an unsustainable financial hurdle.<\/p>\n

As negotiations remain at an impasse, Real Madrid continue to evaluate alternative midfield targets, including Chelsea\u2019s Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez and Newcastle United\u2019s Bruno Guimar\u00e3es.<\/p>\n

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