Real Madrid starts €50m Rodri chase, Romano says Manchester contacted

At 09:53 this morning, Fabrizio Romano announced that Real Madrid have officially opened their pursuit of Rodri, the newly crowned world champion, after contacting Manchester City. The Spanish top club signalled a willingness to spend more than fifty million euros to secure the midfielder.

The Spanish side has reached out to Manchester City and indicated that it is prepared to invest over fifty million euros in the transfer. This marks the first concrete step beyond months of speculation linking Rodri with the Spanish giants.

For months the name Rodri has been mentioned in one breath with Real Madrid, but it remained speculation until Florentino Pérez gave his answer. Pérez’s endorsement has now turned talk into action, prompting the club to make contact.

According to Romano on Wednesday morning, Real Madrid made the initial approach to Manchester City about a possible deal. This first‑ever contact sets the stage for formal negotiations between the two clubs.

Romano added that "the negotiations have started" and that both clubs must agree on a price for the controler, who remains under contract for another season at Manchester City. The player’s contractual situation adds a layer of complexity to the talks.

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Real Madrid have made it clear they can and want to spend more than fifty million euros on the transfer. The club’s financial commitment underscores the importance they place on acquiring the world‑cup winning midfielder.

Rodri is currently enjoying a vacation after captaining the Spanish side to World Cup glory. His recent triumph adds to his market value and appeal for a return to La Liga.

A move back to La Liga would represent Rodri’s third spell in Spain. The midfielder previously featured for Villarreal and city‑mate Atlético Madrid before his Premier League adventure.

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During his period at Manchester City, his right foot was under contract at Villarreal and Atlético Madrid, highlighting the breadth of his experience in Spanish football. In 2019 he made a seventy‑million‑euro switch to the Premier League, confirming his status as a high‑profile player.

The emerging saga shows how Real Madrid are willing to activate significant financial resources to bring a world‑champion back to the Spanish capital, while Manchester City must weigh the offer against their own ambitions.