Real Madrid enters negotiations to sign Rodri from Manchester City
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 8:40 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Real Madrid has initiated talks to acquire midfielder Rodri from Manchester City. The Spanish player recently contributed to Spain's World Cup victory and received the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. With one year remaining on his City contract, Madrid aims to strengthen its squad under José Mourinho, targeting an initial transfer fee of approximately €50 million. This move follows months of speculation linking Rodri to the La Liga club, with president Florentino Pérez reportedly approving the negotiations.
- •Real Madrid in talks to sign Rodri.
- •Rodri played a key role in Spain's World Cup win.
- •He was awarded the Golden Ball during the tournament.
- •Madrid targets an initial fee of around €50 million.
- •Rodri has one year left on his Manchester City contract.
- 9:21 AMESPN — Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal; Man City line up replacement
- 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid begin talks to sign Rodri
"Real Madrid are reportedly in talks to sign World Cup-winning midfielder Rodri according to reports.The Manchester City man was a key part of the Spanish squad that defeated Argentina in the final ear...
"Real Madrid chiefs clearly took a keen interest in this summer's World Cup. So much so that it has motivated them to move for Spain's prize midfielder Rodri a year earlier than they had planned.
"Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri is moving closer to joining Real Madrid from Manchester City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 30, 2026, 9:21 AMTransfer rumors, news: Real Madrid confident of Rodri deal; Man City line up replacement
Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri is moving closer to joining Real Madrid from Manchester City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 9:05 AMReal Madrid begin talks to sign Rodri
Real Madrid are reportedly in talks to sign World Cup-winning midfielder Rodri according to reports.The Manchester City man was a key part of the Spanish squad that defeated Argentina in the final ear...
- Sky Sports—Risks of Rodri to Real: How would Man City cope without him?
Real Madrid chiefs clearly took a keen interest in this summer's World Cup. So much so that it has motivated them to move for Spain's prize midfielder Rodri a year earlier than they had planned.
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