Manchester City have responded to Rodri\u2019s reported approach from Real Madrid by offering the midfielder a new contract, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club\u2019s presentation of fresh terms comes after comments during the international break that suggested interest from Real and left some supporters uneasy given Rodri\u2019s existing deal, which runs through June 2027.<\/p>\n
City have reportedly handed a new deal to the 29-year-old. The choice now sits with Rodri: sign the extension and remain at the Etihad, or explore a high-profile transfer to Real Madrid. If he declines the contract on offer, there are two clear outcomes laid out by the club\u2019s position. He could depart Manchester this summer or see out his current agreement and leave as a free agent next summer.<\/p>\n
Should Rodri pursue an exit this summer, City are understood to be prepared to demand a substantial transfer fee. Romano reports they would ask for a “big fee” despite the player\u2019s recent fitness issues and what has been described as a plateaued run of form. That stance could complicate any move for Real, given the Spanish club\u2019s recent transfer approach.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid have tended to prioritise signing high-profile players on free transfers, waiting until contracts expire before completing deals. While the club will pay for targets they value, the prospect of paying a large sum for an older midfielder with a history of injury concerns would represent a departure from the strategy that has served them in recent transfer windows. Reports suggest Real might have hoped to use signs of Rodri\u2019s slight decline to negotiate a more favourable price.<\/p>\n
Rodri was not the only Premier League midfielder linked with Madrid during the international period. Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez expressed his desire to live in Spain, specifically Madrid, amid a difficult period at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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