Manchester City midfielder Rodri has expressed his willingness to join Real Madrid despite being a former Atletico Madrid player. The 29-year-old Spain midfielder has made 293 appearances for City since joining from La Liga club Atletico in 2019 and will be out of contract next summer. Rodri has won 12 major trophies with Pep Guardiola's side, including four Premier League titles and one Champions League. He has featured in 18 Premier League games this season after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2024.
Rodri's comments come as a surprise, given his past association with Atletico Madrid. However, the midfielder believes that his experience with Atletico does not rule him out of joining their city rivals. Rodri cited the examples of Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Spain forward Alvaro Morata, who have both played for both Real and Atletico.
Rodri's future at Manchester City remains uncertain, with the midfielder stating that he "needs to sit down and talk" with the club. However, his comments have sparked speculation about a potential move to Real Madrid. 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.
Rodri's comments have sparked excitement among Real Madrid fans, but it remains to be seen if the midfielder will actually make the move. If he does, it would be a significant coup for the Spanish giants. Rodri's experience and trophy haul make him an attractive signing, but Manchester City will likely fight to keep him.
