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Rodri seeks better contract amid Manchester City and Real Madrid interest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Rodri seeks better contract amid Manchester City and Real Madrid interest

Summary

Rodri is negotiating a new contract with Manchester City as he enters the final year of his current deal. Reports indicate that he is looking for a more lucrative offer than currently proposed. With interest from Real Madrid, the situation adds pressure on City’s director of football, Hugo Viana, to resolve the matter. Rodri has stated he will only address his future after the FIFA World Cup, prolonging the uncertainty for the club this summer.

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Status Watch

•Rodri is in the final year of his contract with Manchester City.
•He is seeking a better financial offer from the club.
•Real Madrid shows interest in signing him.
•Rodri plans to address his future after the FIFA World Cup.
•Hugo Viana is tasked with resolving the contract situation this summer.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Fabrizio Romano cites financial obstacle in Manchester City contract talks with Rodri

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Rodri wants a better contract offer from Man City than what has currently been tabledThe 2024 Ballon d’Or winner is into the final year of his deal amid interest from Real MadridSpanish midfielder h...
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