The Rodri file unleashes passions. In Spain, where it has become a state affair, but also internationally. Author of notable performances during the last 2026 World Cup, the Iberian midfielder confirmed to be the reference in his position, even being elected MVP of the tournament. And there is a good chance that he will leave Manchester City this summer, especially since his contract expires in a year and the trend is not towards an extension.
For weeks now, the Spanish press has been reporting a pronounced interest from Real Madrid in his services. But the information from the other side of the Pyrenees is sometimes contradictory, with some evoking a clear desire of the Merengues to recruit him, while other media explain that it is mainly the player who wants to join the Bernabéu, but that the club is not necessarily interested. On Saturday, we also learned of the arrival of Paris Saint-Germain in this matter.
Real Madrid are not in the game
RMC Sport thus evoked a contact with the management of Manchester City for a possible transfer of the Iberian international, seen in Paris as an interesting market opportunity. And the latest information published by A.S. are rather good for Parisians. The Madrid media indicates that Real Madrid is not working on the Rodri file. The Madrid decision-makers and Mourinho’s staff appreciate the player but believe that his profile does not fit the game that the Portuguese wants to put in place.
The club from the Spanish capital will therefore not be a competitor for Paris Saint-Germain in this matter. Just as it currently seems difficult to imagine FC Barcelona really launching an assault for Rodri, the Catalans having other positions to strengthen as a priority, such as that of number 9. Suffice to say that if PSG really goes for Rodri, it has a good chance of being able to attract the former Atlético and Villarreal…
