Real Madrid line up €55 million bid for Rodri as Perez signs off

Real Madrid have confirmed they will submit an offer for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with a price tag placed between €50 million and €60 million, after club president Florentino Perez gave the green light, re‑activating the Spanish giants’ pursuit of the Spaniard.

The bid follows the accelerated signing of RB Leipzig defender Yan Diomande, a deal that Los Blancos have pushed through in recent weeks. Real Madrid turned their attention back to the midfield target once the defender’s transfer was near completion.

Rodri has been on Real Madrid’s radar for several weeks, but discussions receded when the club focused on finalising the Yan Diomande acquisition. The pause gave Los Blancos time to complete the defender’s move.

With the Leipzig signing now all but finalised, the Spanish side has refocused on the midfielder. Club officials say paperwork to secure the Spaniard has already started and will be submitted as soon as Diomande’s transfer is sealed.

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Jose Mourinho, who is steering Manchester City, has called the acquisition of a midfielder this summer a non‑negotiable priority and has singled out Rodri as the ideal candidate. He argues the player meets every criterion – leadership, versatility, midfield control and a creative outlet.

Manchester City appear willing to discuss a sale, noting that Rodri is entering the final year of his contract. Real Madrid have placed his price tag between €50 million and €60 million, and Perez has now removed the last obstacle by giving his approval.

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Negotiations are not expected to be problematic, especially as the Spaniard has expressed a desire to move to Spain. Last season he featured in 21 Premier League games, scored once, averaged 1.2 key passes per match and completed 90 % of his passes, while also captaining his national side at the recent World Cup.

Real Madrid envision Rodri as the brain of the side for the coming season, and club officials say talks will accelerate in the next few days. For Manchester City, a sale would free up a key midfield role and generate a substantial fee as they approach the end of the player’s contract.