It is believed the Spanish giants view the 29-year-old as a potential cornerstone of their next midfield evolution, with plans already being discussed internally at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Rodri recently marked his return from a long injury lay-off in City’s goalless draw against Sunderland, a match that showed how crucial he still is to Pep Guardiola’s side.
Even after months on the sidelines, his composure on the ball, positional intelligence and ability to dictate tempo were immediately evident.
For Man City, Rodri is much more than a midfielder; he is the tactical heartbeat of the team and one of the most influential players in world football.
Real Madrid think they can sign Rodri from Man City
Despite that importance, Real Madrid believes there may be an opening. Rodri’s current contract runs until the summer of 2027, which gives City an advantage but also presents a strategic dilemma.
Madrid’s idea, according to Marca, is to apply pressure over time, knowing that City could ultimately be forced into a decision, make money while keeping his value extremely high or risk entering the final year of his deal when bargaining power inevitably shifts.
At Valdebebas, Rodri is seen as an ideal candidate for Madrid’s long-term midfield plans.
With legends from the previous era gradually stepping aside and younger stars such as Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Jude Bellingham forming the new core, Madrid are keen to add an experienced organizer who can anchor the midfield and provide leadership in the biggest matches.
Rodri’s experience, trophy-laden career and familiarity with La Liga from his time at Atlético Madrid make him a particularly attractive option.
The city is expected to explore contract renewal talks at some point, even if no immediate urgency has been publicly communicated.
Can the Spanish giants afford to sign Rodri?
Financially, any deal would be huge. Even with Madrid hoping to negotiate a lower fee by taking advantage of the contract term, City would still demand a fee befitting one of the world’s best midfielders.
Sources close to the Premier League champions suggest City would only hold discussions if the player himself expressed a clear desire to return to Spain.
Based in Manchester, which Guardiola has implicit confidence in, Rodri is central to City’s ambitions in England and Europe.
At the same time, the appeal of Real Madrid, the most decorated club in European football, is one that few Spanish players can easily ignore.
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