Manchester City midfielder Rodri has expressed his willingness to join Real Madrid, stating that he cannot turn down the best clubs in the world. The 29-year-old Spain midfielder made the comments despite being a former Atletico Madrid player, where he made 47 appearances before joining Manchester City in 2019. Rodri will be out of contract next summer and has hinted at a potential return to Spain. He has won 12 major trophies with Manchester City, including four Premier League titles and one Champions League.
Rodri has been named in Luis de la Fuente's Spain squad for upcoming friendlies against Serbia and Egypt, as he targets a spot for this summer's World Cup in the US, Mexico, and Canada. The midfielder has made 59 appearances for his country and won the European Championships in 2024 and the Nations League the year before.
Rodri's comments have sparked interest in a potential move to Real Madrid, with the club reportedly admiring him as a footballer. However, Rodri has said that any discussions with Real Madrid would go through his agent, not directly with him.
Rodri's comments are a significant development in the transfer market, and it remains to be seen how Manchester City will react to the prospect of losing one of their key players. A move to Real Madrid would be a significant boost to the Spanish club's midfield, and Rodri's experience and trophy haul make him an attractive target.
