Rodri is about to enter the final of year of his deal with Manchester City, and he hasn't ruled out following Bernardo Silva and John Stones out the door this summer
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Rodri was pressed on his future(Image: Hayters TV)
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Manchester City star Rodri insists that he isn't thinking about his future, despite only having a year left on his contract. Rodri, 29, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid and City boss Pep Guardiola recently said that he wouldn't stand in the midfielder's way.
City would still prefer to keep Rodri, who recently returned a month-long spell on the sidelines. The Spaniard played an hour to help City beat Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday, lifting his 14th trophy with the club.
Post-match, Rodri said that he was relaxed about his future. "I'm calm," the 29-year-old replied. "As I said a while ago, I'm only thinking about my club, about finishing the season with as many titles as possible.
"We have the chance to win the Premier League and then the World Cup. Right now, I'm not thinking much about my future. I'll be honest with you because there's another priority."
In March, Rodri made headlines by claiming that his previous allegiance to Atletico Madrid wouldn't stop him from joining bitter rivals Real. There have been many players who've gone down that path [playing for Atletico and Real]," he explained.
"Not immediately, but over time. For me, you can't turn down the best clubs in the world."
Rodri was injured for much of last season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in September 2024. Multiple setbacks have restricted him to just 36 appearances this term, but he's hopeful that his fitness troubles are behind him.
"I'm very happy to be back," the Spain international added. "It's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride, because I didn't have a very serious injury, but choosing the right moment to return wasn't easy because I kept trying and having doubts.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Rodri of Manchester City celebrates with the Emirates FA Cup trophy after his team's victory in the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Chelsea and Manchester City on May 16, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)
Rodri helped Manchester City win the FA Cup on Saturday(Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)
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"Today I also had doubts before the match started, but it ended very well and these 65 minutes are very good for my body... (the recent injury) was just a small thing, although you always have the fear that it might become something bigger.
"Today I was able to pass the test, so to speak; I felt relatively well. Obviously, I was still missing that 20 per cent, but it's a matter of weeks."
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