Either way, Manchester City need a speedy resolution to the Rodri situation
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The situation surrounding the future of Rodri at Manchester City continues to evolve. It did seem that as much as the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder wanted a move to Real Madrid, the La Liga giants were not interested in signing him this summer. Fabrizio Romano reported on his YouTube channel that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has no interest in signing Rodri. However, a new report has emerged that indicates that perhaps Real Madrid are now interested in signing arguably Manchester City’s most important player. Whatever occurs with Rodri’s future this summer, Manchester City do need a speedy resolution to the situation before it drags on for far too long.
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The situation surrounding Real Madrid’s interest in Rodri may have changed significantly.
Fabrizio Romano reported that Rodri does indeed want a move to Real Madrid at some point. However, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez had no interest in bringing Rodri to the club. However, that situation may have changed. Matteo Moretto has reported that Florentino Perez is becoming open to the possibility of signing Rodri. Furthermore, it is also reported that personal terms between Rodri and Real Madrid are considered to be a formality. Lastly, it is also reported that at this stage, negotiations between Real Madrid and Manchester City over a deal that will see Rodri sign for the 15-time UEFA Champions League winners have yet to commence.
Manchester City need a speedy resolution to the Rodri situation as they will not want the situation to drag on, nor can they afford for that to occur.
The situation surrounding Rodri threatens to be a distraction for Manchester City. Rodri will enjoy a period of holidays following his efforts at the World Cup with Spain. Manchester City’s midfield general helped his country claim their second World Cup crown and he was named as the player of the tournament. While Rodri rests, his future is now a major topic to watch for in the coming days and weeks. It is also a situation that could shape the remainder of the summer transfer window for Manchester City.
Rodri is contracted with City for next season. He is entering the final twelve months of his current deal. Manchester City are eager to sign him to an extension, but for now, there hasn’t been any movement on that front. As Matteo Moretto reports, Real Madrid are yet to enter into negotiations with City to sign Rodri. Nor has Rodri indicated to City that he wants to leave this summer. But Rodri’s contract situation does raise the possibility of him leaving City sooner than anticipated.
However, the best scenario for Manchester City is that Rodri provides clarity on his intentions in a timely manner. The longer the situation drags on, that doesn’t really suit anyone. Typically, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders do not keep players that don’t want to be at the club. Unless that player was Bernardo Silva. If Rodri informs City that he wants to leave this summer, and if Real Madrid do make their move, the sooner that process begins, the quicker a resolution can be found, whatever that may be.
Final thoughts.
Rodri’s future is fast becoming one of the biggest topics during this summer’s transfer window. Manchester City will not want to lose Rodri this summer. However, it is becoming clear that Manchester City’s midfield general does want to return to Spain. It now remains to be seen if Real Madrid will make a move to sign Rodri this summer and if City would sanction his sale.