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Real Madrid prepares $133 million bid for Manchester City's Rodri

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 2:52 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Real Madrid prepares $133 million bid for Manchester City's Rodri
Summary

Real Madrid is reportedly targeting Rodri, a top midfielder for Manchester City, with a substantial bid as he enters the final year of his contract. City, facing advances from Madrid, intends to retain Rodri, according to new manager Enzo Maresca. Despite City's plans, Rodri's long-standing ambition to play for Real Madrid is a significant factor. The proposed offer could reach around $133 million, but City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak is expected to resist these efforts. Rodri joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2019 and has not yet agreed to a new deal.

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What We Know
  • •Real Madrid aims for a $133 million bid for Rodri.
  • •Rodri's contract with Manchester City ends in a year.
  • •City's new manager insists on keeping Rodri in the squad.
  • •Rodri aspires to play for Real Madrid before retirement.
  • •Rodri has won 13 major trophies since joining City.
Latest Updates
  • 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City want €80 million to sell Rodri to Real Madrid -report
  • 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — A summer defining moment has arrived for Manchester City as Real Madrid eye their midfield general
  • 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid working on deal to sign Manchester City’s Rodri
  • 9:05 AMYahoo Sports — Manchester City respond to Real Madrid pursuit of Rodri
  • 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid eye cut-price deal for Man City’s Rodri – Contract offer likely to be rejected
  • 2:52 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid reportedly targeting $133 million swoop for Rodri as Manchester City's stance made clear
What they're saying
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Real Madrid have decided to go after Rodri Hernández, but Manchester City want at least €80 million to let the Spanish midfielder go, according to a report from Es Radio’s Sergio Valentin. On the other hand, Real Madrid has capped its offer for the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner at €60 million, so the […]

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Rodri is now the subject of an active deal being worked upon by Real Madrid.Fresh off the back of FIFA World Cup success, the Manchester City star is entering into the final year of his Etihad Stadium...

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Real Madrid have been in the market for a new midfielder for much of the summer transfer window, but until now, their efforts have been in vain. They were forced to end their interest in Enzo Fernande...

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