Real Madrid’s €40‑50m bid for Rodri intensifies ahead of Thursday talks

Real Madrid are prepared to spend €40‑50 million to sign Manchester City’s Spanish midfielder Rodri, with a decisive meeting scheduled for Thursday after months of hesitation from the club hierarchy, who have softened their stance following the recent World Cup.

Rodri, 30, has made returning to La Liga his priority and has told anyone that he wants to play for Real Madrid, the top club in Spain. His ambition was reinforced by an outstanding World Cup performance that raised his profile further.

He has turned down an approach from Paris Saint‑Germain and rejected renewal proposals from Manchester City, whose contract runs until 30 June 2027. The Spanish midfielder’s decision reflects his desire to leave the Premier League.

The club hierarchy, which resisted the idea for almost a year, has gradually softened its position after the World Cup. Florentino Perez has now given his approval, moving the club beyond previous speculation.

Personal terms with Rodri are not expected to be problematic for Real Madrid. The principal obstacle lies in negotiations with Manchester City, who are naturally reluctant to lose a player who has demonstrated his importance at the highest level.

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Manchester City, buoyed by his World Cup form, are under no pressure to sell and are expected to negotiate firmly. The English club remains keen to retain a key component of their midfield.

Real Madrid hope to complete the transfer for a fee in the €40‑million to €50‑million range. When wages and associated costs are added, the total outlay could approach €100 million.

Should the move materialise, Real Madrid would need to create space in José Mourinho’s midfield squad. The arrival of another central midfielder would likely force at least one current midfielder to depart to maintain squad balance.

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Securing Rodri would add a World Cup‑proven midfielder to a squad seeking depth. For Manchester City, retaining the player would preserve a key component of their midfield, but a sale would generate a substantial fee.

The decisive meeting set for Thursday will determine whether the €40‑50 million bid proceeds and if Rodri will join the Santiago Bernabéu. Both clubs are aware that the outcome will shape their midfield plans for the upcoming season.