Rodri faces decision between Barcelona and Real Madrid this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Manchester City midfielder Rodri must decide whether to stay or leave for La Liga this summer. With one year remaining on his contract, he has yet to sign an extension. Reports indicate both Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in his signature, though sources at Barcelona have downplayed their pursuit. Rodri recently led Spain to victory in the World Cup but is currently recovering from back surgery and has not yet joined his teammates on City's pre-season tour. A significant fee would be required for City to consider selling him, while losing Rodri could impact their midfield ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Rodri's contract at Manchester City has one year remaining.
- •Real Madrid has long been interested in Rodri's services.
- •Barcelona is reportedly also pursuing Rodri, but has distanced itself from the talk.
- •Rodri is currently recovering from back surgery and unavailable for pre-season.
- •Rodri previously expressed that he may finalize his future after the World Cup.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make
- 11:21 AMBBC Sport — Barcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make
"Manchester City midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join La Liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona - should he decide to leave Etihad Stadium.
"Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 11:21 AMBarcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make
Manchester City midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join La Liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona - should he decide to leave Etihad Stadium.
- BBC SportAug 6, 2026, 11:21 AMBarcelona? Real Madrid? Man City's Rodri has a decision to make
Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.
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