Man City and Rodri are not close to agreeing on a contract extension, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Speaking on the ‘Here We Go’ podcast, Romano said that there is a “significant gap” between the two parties, and it means there is a possibility that he could leave for Real Madrid this summer or next year on a free transfer.
“Rodri, first of all, has a contract proposal, a new contract proposal on the table from Manchester City and already since April. So the new contract is there. It’s Rodri who has to decide. Now my understanding is that the distance in this new contract between Rodri and what Rodri is asking and what Man City are offering is still a significant distance, a significant gap. So at the moment there is still no agreement now, or they reach an agreement, or Rodri could stay at Man City and leave as a free agent in 2027. That’s also a possibility.”
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“What about Real Madrid? Real Madrid know that Rodri one day would love to play at Real Madrid. But now is Real Madrid will have to decide what they want to do with Rodri. If they want to go for him or not. Now there is a new manager. Now there is Jose Mourinho.”
“So Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho, will also decide whether they want to proceed for Rodri or not. So that’s going to be an important moment to understand what really happens with this one. Let me clarify one thing. Real Madrid, in case they decide to go for Rodri. They don’t want to spend crazy money. They don’t want to pay a huge fee because they say the player is out of contract in 2027, or we can negotiate for a normal price. Otherwise, they could wait [until] 2027 and go for him on a free.”
How much is Rodri earning at Man City?
Capology‘s figures suggest that the Spanish international is currently taking home £220,000 a week, which is not a small sum. However, nine other members of the first-team squad earn more than he does.
For that reason, you can understand why Rodri would be demanding a significant pay increase. Of course, you can appreciate the club’s perspective too. The player’s recent injury record is not great, and he will turn 30 next month, so it would be a risk giving him a lucrative new deal.
Guardiola’s exit could influence the situation
The announcement that Pep Guardiola will end his ten-year spell as manager could have certain ramifications for Rodri.
Incoming head coach Enzo Maresca is a big fan of Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, who is also a target for Real.
If the La Liga giants go after Rodri, and Fernandez doesn’t get his move to the Bernabeu, there is a chance he could end up at the Etihad.
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