Real Madrid on brink of agreeing personal terms with Rodri ahead of formal Man City negotiations
Real Madrid is reportedly close to agreeing on personal terms with Manchester City midfielder Rodri, signaling a shift in the club's transfer strategy. The move follows Rodri's standout performance at the FIFA World Cup, though formal negotiations with Manchester City have yet to commence.
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The potential transfer of a high-profile player like Rodri would significantly impact the competitive landscape of European club football.
Real Madrid on brink of agreeing personal terms with Rodri ahead of formal Man City negotiations City Xtra Wed, July 22, 2026 at 5:35 AM UTC · 4 min read Florentino Pérez is now showing himself much more open to the possibility of signing Rodri
Real Madrid already have Rodri’s approval and the parties are said to be contractually close
There are still no negotiations underway with Manchester City at this stage
Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has shifted his position on the potential signing of Manchester City’s Rodri, with the Spanish giants now understood to be considerably more open to a move for the Spain international than they were earlier this summer, as per a new report from Spain.
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