{"id":9710,"date":"2026-05-17T13:42:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T13:42:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=9710"},"modified":"2026-05-17T13:42:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T13:42:54","slug":"real-madrid-target-move-for-man-city-midfielder-rodri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=9710","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid target move for Man City midfielder Rodri"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Jose Mourinho\u2019s potential return to Real Madrid is already creating huge transfer headlines, and Rodri appears to be right at the centre of the conversation.
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According to Football Insider, Mourinho is pushing for Real Madrid to make the Manchester City midfielder the first major signing of his second spell at the Bernabeu.<\/p>\n

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Mourinho has not yet been officially announced as Real Madrid manager.<\/p>\n

Reuters reported that he is still managing Benfica and has said his agent is in contact with Madrid, but there is no formal offer confirmed yet.<\/p>\n

He also said he expects to make a decision on his future within the week.<\/p>\n

Rodri is a long term target for Real Madrid<\/h2>\n

Rodri is an obvious target for Real Madrid. He is Spanish, experienced, technically elite and already proven as one of the best midfielders in world football.<\/p>\n

He also won the 2024 Ballon d\u2019Or, which only adds to his status. For Mourinho, a player like Rodri would be the perfect foundation piece.<\/p>\n

If you are rebuilding Madrid\u2019s midfield, you want someone who can bring control, leadership and tactical intelligence straight away.<\/p>\n

The contract situation is what makes this story interesting. Rodri\u2019s current Manchester City deal runs until 2027, meaning he is approaching the final year of his contract.<\/p>\n

That naturally creates uncertainty. If he does not renew, City may have to think seriously about whether to sell now rather than risk a more difficult situation later.<\/p>\n

Real Madrid are \u201cdoing everything\u201d to sign him after Mourinho\u2019s request, while also suggesting a potential fee could be around \u20ac60 million.<\/p>\n

For a player of Rodri\u2019s quality, that would be a bargain in normal circumstances. But the contract length, his age and his recent injury problems all affect the equation.<\/p>\n

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Man City plan to keep the Spanish midfielder<\/h2>\n

City, though, are not sitting around. Recent reports say they are accelerating their efforts to renew Rodri\u2019s contract and are closer to reaching an agreement.<\/p>\n

City Xtra reported that Man City have been working on a new package for several weeks, while no formal Real Madrid approach has yet been made.<\/p>\n

That is important. There is a big difference between Madrid admiring Rodri and actually getting a
deal done. City know how valuable he is.<\/p>\n

Even during a season affected by injury issues, he remains the heartbeat of their midfield. When he is fit, City look calmer, more controlled and far harder to break down.<\/p>\n

Man City have smart transfer plan for rumoured Arsenal & Man United target<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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