Manchester City are preparing to rush into discussions with Rodri over an extended contract as influential figures behind the scenes are determined to gauge whether he is still fully committed to his current employers when Real Madrid have been showing interest, GIVEMESPORT sources have revealed.
The Sky Blues' squad has been reshaped in the last 48 hours as Ederson completed a £12.1million switch to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, paving the way for Gianluigi Donnarumma to arrive from Paris Saint-Germain, while head coach Pep Guardiola allowed Ilkay Gundogan to join Galatasaray.
Manuel Akanji has also embarked on a fresh challenge, after Inter Milan successfully negotiated an initial loan deal which includes an option to become permanent for close to £13million, but Manchester City are desperate to ensure that Rodri will be heading nowhere in the forthcoming transfer windows.
Sky Blues Aim to Hand Rodri Extended Terms
Rodri during a pre-match warm-up with Manchester City
Rodri is set to be offered a new deal at Manchester City, according to GMS sources, as Guardiola and key decision-makers want a clear indication of his commitment levels early in the season after allowing members of the 2023 treble-winning side to head through the exit door before the summer deadline.
The Spain international has less than two years remaining on his current agreement, which allows him to pocket £220,000-per-week, and the Sky Blues are desperate to avoid a situation where he enters the final 12 months of his contract as it would result in admirers sniffing an opportunity to pounce for a cut-price fee.
GMS sources have been informed that Manchester City are pushing ahead with plans to hand Rodri, who started the narrow defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion last weekend, the opportunity to pen fresh terms as there is an awareness that Real Madrid could threaten to turn his head if they do not act.
Rodri's statistics for Manchester City vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The Sky Blues are confident that the Ballon d'Or-winning central midfielder, who has been described as 'world-class' by former teammate Gundogan, is poised to return to being one of the first names on the team sheet after recovering from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Guardiola's decision to dismantle his squad has increased the need for Rodri to stay as high-ranking personnel behind the scenes are adamant that he is crucial to the system and how Manchester City function, GMS sources have learned, leading to there being an eagerness to convince him to sign on the dotted line.
Rodri Firmly on Spanish Heavyweights' Radar
Rodri and Phil Foden in action for Manchester City
GMS sources have been told that Real Madrid are considered serious buyers by Manchester City after the La Liga heavyweights have been keeping tabs on Rodri's situation, heightening the desire to hand him fresh terms instead of running the risk of him entering the final stages of his lucrative contract.
The 29-year-old - who has been on the Sky Blues' books since sealing a £62.8million move from Atletico Madrid in July 2019 - has won four Premier League titles, the Carabao Cup on two occasions, the Champions League, FA Cup, Club World Cup, Super Cup and Community Shield during his spell at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City still see Rodri as an important part of their plans after he played an instrumental role in their success under Guardiola, GMS sources understand, and they are aiming to discover whether he sees his long-term future in his current surroundings or is leaning towards moving on.
All statistics courtesy of Sofascore - correct as of 03/09/2025
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