Rodri hints at possible move to Real Madrid after World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Rodri, a key midfielder for Manchester City, has opened the door to a potential transfer to Real Madrid. In an interview with Cadena SER, he acknowledged the speculation but stated his focus is on leading Spain in the World Cup. With just a year left on his contract at City and Pep Guardiola's departure, a move may be likely this summer, especially as Real Madrid seeks to bolster its midfield options. The club has shown interest in Rodri, particularly with Fede Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga struggling to cement their places alongside Aurelien Tchouameni.
- •Rodri has one year left on his contract with Manchester City.
- •He expressed focus on the World Cup amid transfer speculation.
- •Real Madrid is seeking a new midfielder after previous signings underperforming.
- •Rodri's move could occur this summer due to Guardiola's exit.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City star leaves door open to Real Madrid move – ‘We’ll see after’
"Real Madrid have been heavily linked with Manchester City midfielder over the past three years, but increasingly, this feels like it could be the summer that it happens. With Los Blancos in desperate ...
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- FIFA World Cup•Aug 3, 2026, 1:37 PMBarcelona keeping an eye on the Rodri-Real Madrid saga – report
- FIFA World Cup•Aug 3, 2026, 10:10 AMRoma could turn to Juventus attacker instead of Nusa
- FIFA World Cup•Aug 3, 2026, 7:06 AMThe Daily Hilario: Monday
- FIFA World Cup•Aug 2, 2026, 4:40 PMReal Madrid could unveil all summer signings and new manager in a common presentation
- FIFA World Cup•Aug 2, 2026, 11:15 AMReport – Inter Reach Verbal Agreement with Tottenham for Star Defender
- FIFA World Cup•Aug 2, 2026, 11:00 AMEnzo Maresca reveals outlook on Man City academy stars’ futures after impressive Inter showings
