Real Madrid weigh £50m bid for Man City Rodri as Spaniard eyes Spain

Real Madrid are weighing a £50 million offer for Manchester City’s 30‑year‑old midfielder Rodri this summer, as the Spaniard is expected to reject the club’s lucrative contract extension and fulfill his desire to return to Spain and join the Santiago Bernabeu.

Rodri, the 30‑year‑old Spanish midfielder, holds both the Ballon d’Or and the World Cup Golden Ball. His Spanish heritage and personal ambition to return home have been repeatedly highlighted.

Real Madrid’s pursuit is driven by that ambition, with the club keen to add him to the Santiago Bernabeu. The Spaniard’s expressed wish aligns with the Spanish side’s midfield needs.

Manchester City have countered with a lucrative contract extension, yet Rodri is expected to turn it down. His current deal at the Etihad Stadium enters its final year and runs until the end of the 2026‑27 season.

The £50 million fee on the table is described as a cut‑price relative to his market valuation. While the amount would disappoint City commercially, it is still preferable to losing him on a free transfer in twelve months.

Director of football Hugo Viana must decide whether to hold firm on a player who does not wish to stay or to negotiate a fee that recoups value. Manager Enzo Maresca also faces the task of rebuilding his midfield without Rodri’s tempo‑controlling abilities.

Sources note a good relationship between the clubs, with direct communication already taking place this summer. That rapport could smooth negotiations if both sides accept the low‑ball approach.

Should the deal go through, Real Madrid would secure one of Europe’s finest defensive midfielders at a discount, strengthening their squad for upcoming campaigns. Manchester City would receive a modest return rather than none, albeit below the player’s true worth.