Bayern Munich expresses interest in Rodri but faces strong competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
Bayern Munich reached out to Manchester City about signing Rodri, the Golden Ball winner, during this summer. However, the club quickly realized that Rodri intended to either remain with City or pursue a move to Real Madrid. Bayern's interest highlights the midfielder's outstanding performances on the pitch, placing him in contention for attention from several top European clubs. Despite their attempts, Rodri's preference for Los Blancos has influenced his decisions, leading to rejections of offers from other clubs, including Barcelona and PSG.
- •Bayern Munich contacted Manchester City about Rodri this summer.
- •Rodri aims for a move to Real Madrid over other offers.
- •Interest from Bayern shows Rodri's high value after World Cup success.
- •Previous links between Rodri and Bayern date back to 2019.
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich expressed interest in Manchester City’s Rodri, but realized it was a losing battle
"FC Bayern tried to lure the Manchester City star and World Cup winner to Bavaria.
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