Real Madrid have no intention of taking Manchester City’s Rodri away from the Premier League in the summer.
That’s according to AS, and journalist José Félix Díaz covers the latest on Rodri’s future at the Etihad.
Over the past few weeks, the Spanish media have talked about Real Madrid’s interest in the Manchester City star.
On February 27th, Sport Witness covered claims that the La Liga side want to sign the midfielder after this season.
Three days ago, we relayed news from Spain that Real Madrid have identified Rodri and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck as main priorities for the next window. The same report stated Los Blancos have allocated €100m to sign the duo.
Real Madrid ruled out for Rodri
AS now dismiss recent claims and insist the Spanish club have no plans to sign the 29-year-old.
Real Madrid will be looking to strengthen their midfield for next season.
The newspaper states they appreciate and value the Spain international, but he isn’t on their target list, which includes Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, AZ Alkmaar’s Kees Smit and Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha.
Rodri will arrive at Santiago Bernabéu when Pep Guardiola’s side face Real Madrid in the Champions League on Wednesday. The newspaper claim that will be his only visit to the Spanish giants’ home stadium.
Manchester City’s plans for Spaniard
The former Atlético Madrid man has less than 18 months left on his contract. His father recently said he “doesn’t know anything” about Rodri’s future at the Etihad.
He recovered from a serious knee injury towards the end of last season. The midfielder struggled with injuries in the first half of this season but now seems to have put that behind him.
Rodri has featured regularly this year, and Manchester City want to retain him beyond 2027. AS state Guardiola’s side have made a renewal offer, without mentioning the details of the proposal.
Analysis: Boost for Manchester City
The English club have a desire to retain the Spaniard at the Etihad for the long term and this is why a renewal offer has already been made.
Real Madrid not considering Rodri to improve their midfield will certainly come as a boost for the Citizens. Regardless of hos happy he is in England, Real Madrid is always a temptation for most footballers, so removing that from the equation is a positive.
Whether the player will sign an extension isn’t clear yet as AS state many Manchester City players are ‘are conditioning their future on Guardiola’s decision to stay or leave’.