Real Madrid lead Rodri chase as PSG, Barcelona circle

Abdullateef Fowewe

Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Manchester City midfielder, Rodri after opening contact through his representatives, while Manchester City are still trying to keep the Spain midfielder with a new contract offer on the table.

PSG have also asked City about the conditions of a possible deal, and Barcelona are monitoring the situation as interest in the 30-year-old grows.

Rodri is under contract with Manchester City until 2027, but reports say he is open to a move to Real Madrid if Florentino Pérez approves the transfer.

The Athletic reported that Madrid are working on a deal and believe an agreement is possible, although no club-to-club talks have been completed yet.

Manchester City want to retain one of their most important players and are expected to push renewal talks again this summer.

It was gathered that City have already offered Rodri a new deal, but the club also knows the midfielder has long been tempted by a return to Spain.

City’s position remains clear: they prefer to keep him rather than sell.

Rodri’s profile has risen again after standout performances that kept him among Europe’s elite midfielders, and that has intensified the transfer speculation.

Madrid are said to be prioritising him as a Ballon d’Or-level defensive midfielder, but the move still depends on internal approval and City’s willingness to negotiate.