Real Madrid makes official bid for Manchester City's Rodri
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Real Madrid has formally approached Manchester City to sign midfielder Rodri, according to Fabrizio Romano. The club aims to secure the 30-year-old Spain international during the ongoing summer transfer window, having reportedly valued him at around €60 million. Following Rodri's standout performances at the World Cup, club President Florentino Perez backed the signing after initial reservations. Real Madrid has indicated readiness to outbid interest from clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, with negotiations expected to proceed. The club views Rodri as a vital addition for tactical balance and leadership under coach Jose Mourinho, who has made him a strategic priority.
- •Real Madrid approaches Manchester City for midfielder Rodri
- •Club values Rodri at approximately €60 million
- •Negotiations are ongoing amidst interest from Barcelona and PSG
- •Jose Mourinho identifies Rodri as key for tactical balance
- •Transfer discussions to finalize fee and medical protocols anticipated soon
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Man City set €75 million price tag for Real Madrid target as formal talks begin
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City could demand up to €70 million for Real Madrid midfield target
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid launch official approach for Manchester City maestro with €60 million valuation
"According to journalist Patrick Berger of Sky Germany, Real Madrid and Manchester City have officially entered direct club-to-club talks to negotiate the transfer of midfielder Rodri. The 30-year-old ...
"After their initial reluctance, it appears Real Madrid are strongly entertaining the possibility of signing Rodri this summer, in order to beef up their options in the middle of the park.The club have...
"According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have officially launched an opening approach to sign midfielder Rodri from Manchester City. Following several weeks of internal discussions and analysis, club...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 5:30 PMMan City set €75 million price tag for Real Madrid target as formal talks begin
According to journalist Patrick Berger of Sky Germany, Real Madrid and Manchester City have officially entered direct club-to-club talks to negotiate the transfer of midfielder Rodri. The 30-year-old ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 5:50 PMManchester City could demand up to €70 million for Real Madrid midfield target
After their initial reluctance, it appears Real Madrid are strongly entertaining the possibility of signing Rodri this summer, in order to beef up their options in the middle of the park.The club have...
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 8:00 AMReal Madrid launch official approach for Manchester City maestro with €60 million valuation
According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have officially launched an opening approach to sign midfielder Rodri from Manchester City. Following several weeks of internal discussions and analysis, club...
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