Real Madrid pursues Rodri signing amid €20m transfer gap with Man City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:35 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Real Madrid is working to finalize two key signings before the 2026-27 season begins. The club is close to completing a deal for Yan Diomande and is now focused on Rodri, who has expressed a desire to leave Manchester City. Although reports confirm Rodri's agreement on personal terms with Madrid, Man City demands €80m for his transfer, significantly higher than Madrid's projected €50-60m offer. The situation is complicated by Rodri's contract, which has under a year left and his reluctance to renew with City. Madrid remains optimistic that the asking price may decrease as the summer progresses.
- •Real Madrid aims to sign Rodri before the new season starts.
- •Rodri has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid.
- •Manchester City is asking for €80m to sell Rodri.
- •Madrid values Rodri between €50-60m due to his contract situation.
- •A deal for Yan Diomande is nearing completion.
- 9:35 AMYahoo Sports — €20m gap separates Real Madrid from blockbuster Rodri signing
"The next few weeks are crucial for Real Madrid, as they aim to add two major signings to Jose Mourinho’s squad before the start of the 2026-27 season. A deal for Yan Diomande is close to being compl...
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