Rodri, Manchester City, Real Madrid
20 May 2026
Rodri is again being linked with Real Madrid as Pep Guardiola’s expected Manchester City exit changes the picture around his future. Madrid have long admired the midfielder and may see this summer as a possible opening.
Guardiola’s departure would remove one major reason for Rodri to stay at City, although any transfer would still be complex and expensive. Real Madrid are expected to monitor whether the player becomes open to leaving.