Real Madrid targets Rodri after halting pursuit of Olise
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Real Madrid has shifted focus to Manchester City midfielder Rodri after deciding against signing Bayern Munich's Michael Olise. The La Liga club is exploring the possibility of bringing Rodri back to Spain. Reports suggest Rodri is open to a return, linking his recent strong performances for Spain in the World Cup to heightened interest from Madrid. The team aims to strengthen its midfield, lacking a deep-lying playmaker since the retirement of Toni Kroos. No agreement with Manchester City has been reached yet, as Madrid is in the early stages of discussions regarding Rodri.
- •Real Madrid considers Rodri a serious target.
- •Madrid dropped interest in Michael Olise.
- •Rodri seeks a potential return to Spain.
- •No agreement with Man City exists yet.
- •Madrid aims to fill midfield gaps post-Kroos.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid set to accelerate their interest in Rodri as he opens up to leaving Manchester City
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid make Rodri U-turn after Olise blow
"Real Madrid have reportedly performed a U-turn in their pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, according to Ramon Alvarez.The Spain international is now emerging as a genuine transfer target fol...
"According to a report from L’Équipe, Real Madrid have identified Rodri (30) as their next target in the summer transfer window. The La Liga outfit have already completed several signings this summ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 9:15 PMReal Madrid set to accelerate their interest in Rodri as he opens up to leaving Manchester City
According to a report from L’Équipe, Real Madrid have identified Rodri (30) as their next target in the summer transfer window. The La Liga outfit have already completed several signings this summ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 6:10 AMReal Madrid make Rodri U-turn after Olise blow
Real Madrid have reportedly performed a U-turn in their pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, according to Ramon Alvarez.The Spain international is now emerging as a genuine transfer target fol...
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