La Liga giants Real Madrid are reportedly confident about signing Manchester City midfield mainstay Rodri this summer.
Rodri’s future has been a massive talking point in recent months. With the Spanish international set to enter the final year of his contract, he has been linked with a move to Real Madrid. The player seems keen on making the switch.
Manchester City are unlikely to stand in his way, and according to a report from TEAMtalk, Los Blancos are now increasingly optimistic about signing the former Atletico Madrid star. They do remain determined not to overpay for the Ballon d’Or winner.
On the back of an impressive season with Atletico’s first team, Manchester City triggered his €70 million release clause to sign Rodri in the summer of 2019. The Spanish international hasn’t looked back since. He has played a massive part in all the success City have had and is now widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world.
The last few seasons haven’t really gone his way, as he has struggled with injuries. However, he is finally getting back to his best. While he remains an integral part of City’s plans, his contract runs out in 2027, and there is a lot of interest in his services from Real Madrid.
Rodri looks set to leave Manchester City
City would love to renew his contract and have him around for a few more years, but that seems unlikely. His representatives have already held talks with City to understand what a potential exit would look like in terms of finances and structure.
The Manchester-based giants are unlikely to stand in his way, and Los Blancos seem to have already stepped up their efforts to sign him. They do have world-class midfielders, but they want someone who can control the tempo and dictate the pace. The 29-year-old is considered an ideal fit to be the new leader of their midfield.
Real Madrid want to wrap up the deal before the World Cup, and they seem increasingly confident about getting it done. With Madrid pushing, City unlikely to stand in his way, and the player keen on returning to Spain, everything seems to be falling into place.
