* Manchester City have received their first communication from Real Madrid over Rodri.
* Los Blancos president Florentino Perez is said to have given a move his personal green light.
* The Spanish giants are said to be willing to spend over €50 million on the midfielder.
**Manchester City have received official contact from Real Madrid for the very first time over a potential transfer for Rodri this summer, according to reports.**
Now, according to the information of [journalist Fabrizio Romano](https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/2082368025945084119?s=20), Real Madrid have now approached Manchester City over the possibility of a transfer for defensive midfielder Rodri for the first time.
It is explained that negotiations have now started with verbal discussions between the two clubs, and Bernabeu president Florentino Pérez has given his own approval to a deal after holding back from the idea for months.
From the side of Real Madrid and a possible transfer fee, the La Liga giants are also said to have indicated that they are ready to spend over €50 million on Manchester City’s Ballon d’Or winner.
**This is a developing story. More to follow.**