Manchester City confirms Rodri undergoes successful back surgery
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Manchester City announced that Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery. The procedure, confirmed on July 28, comes after a fruitful summer where Rodri captained Spain to victory at the FIFA World Cup in North America. The club indicated that he has been experiencing discomfort for some time and will now enter a short rehabilitation period. The timeline for his return to training remains uncertain, particularly as he is expected to take some time off following the surgery. Discussions around Rodri's future with Manchester City continue, with speculation linking him to a potential transfer to Real Madrid.
- •Rodri underwent minor back surgery confirmed by Manchester City.
- •The surgery followed his successful World Cup campaign with Spain.
- •His recovery timeline and return to training are still unknown.
- •Rodri has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
- •Enzo Maresca commented on the speculation surrounding Rodri.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man City star set for spell out after undergoing ‘successful’ surgery
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri to begin short rehabilitation period after minor back surgery
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Man City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City issue club statement on Rodri
- 11:06 AMYahoo Sports — 👏 Rodri undergoes successful surgery for his back problem
"Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri will be sidelined for a short period following minor back surgery, Manchester City said on Tuesday."Manchester City can confirm Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery," the Premier League club said in a statement.
"Manchester City have confirmed that their World Cup-winning midfielder Rodri has undergone successful back surgery. It is not yet clear how long the Spain international will be sidelined but the club say he will now “begin a short period of rehabilitation”.
"Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery on his back, Manchester City have confirmed.The procedure has been undertaken off the back of a hugely successful summer at the FIFA World Cup with Spain, ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 4:10 PMMan City star set for spell out after undergoing ‘successful’ surgery
Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery.The Spaniard has been “feeling discomfort for some time”, City said, with the 30-year-old undergoing the proce...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:49 PMRodri to begin short rehabilitation period after minor back surgery
Manchester City have confirmed that their World Cup-winning midfielder Rodri has undergone successful back surgery. It is not yet clear how long the Spain international will be sidelined but the club say he will now “begin a short period of rehabilitation”.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 12:33 PMMan City's Rodri sidelined for 'short period' following back surgery
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri will be sidelined for a short period following minor back surgery, Manchester City said on Tuesday."Manchester City can confirm Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery," the Premier League club said in a statement.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:15 AMManchester City issue club statement on Rodri
Rodri has undergone successful minor surgery on his back, Manchester City have confirmed.The procedure has been undertaken off the back of a hugely successful summer at the FIFA World Cup with Spain, ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:06 AM👏 Rodri undergoes successful surgery for his back problem
Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri has successfully undergone back surgery.The midfielder had been dealing with discomfort for some time and, after the World Cup, has now undergone a procedure ...
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