Manchester City midfielder Rodri is reportedly facing surgery on a back injury, introducing another complication into an already uncertain period around his future.<\/p>\n
Madrid\u2019s caution over the player has centred on two issues: whether he can be relied upon for consistent availability, and whether he can stay physically intact. That concern is hardly new. He suffered a serious knee injury in September 2024 and has still not fully recovered his club-level rhythm, even though he was excellent for Spain at the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n
The Athletic reports that this latest problem is now likely to send Rodri back out of action. For Madrid, the development only reinforces why they have taken a step back in the market.<\/p>\n
At present, there are no public details about the procedure itself. The exact nature of the injury and the likely recovery time have not been disclosed, though the timing is awkward. It comes soon after Arsenal confirmed that centre-back William Saliba will miss an \u201cextended period\u201d with a back problem that will not require surgery.<\/p>\n
Whether those situations prove comparable remains to be seen, but there is already reason to doubt Rodri will be available for the start of the next Premier League season.<\/p>\n
The injury is the latest turn in a long-running club-level saga. City want to keep Rodri, who has one year left on his contract, and are understood to have put a new deal on the table. So far, however, no agreement has been reached and Rodri is not believed to have shown any appetite for an extension.<\/p>\n
Reports have suggested that Rodri regards a move to Madrid as a \u201cdream\u201d, yet that interest may not be shared. AS say Madrid officials have become tired of repeated speculation, have ruled out a bid for the 30-year-old, and even contacted City privately to make their position clear.<\/p>\n
With only one year remaining on his deal, Rodri holds a strong hand. If he turns down City\u2019s offer, the club would then have to choose between lowering their price for an immediate sale or risking losing him for nothing at the end of the 2026-27 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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