Real Madrid’s pursuit of Rodri from Manchester City appears to be on the verge of collapse, with the two clubs reportedly far apart on the transfer fee.
In a surprising development, Sport reports that Rodri’s proposed move to Real Madrid has currently been put on hold due to the lack of an agreement with Manchester City.
Despite the 30-year-old World Cup winner’s desire to join the Santiago Bernabéu, Los Blancos have been unable to convince City over the transfer valuation. With negotiations now close to breaking down, the deal will only be revived if Real Madrid significantly improves its offer and makes a major breakthrough in the talks.
Meanwhile, the stalemate has opened the door for Barcelona to enter the race for the Spanish midfield maestro, who captained La Roja to the 2026 FIFA World Cup title and was also awarded the tournament’s Golden Ball as its best player.
Barça have already held discussions with Rodri’s representatives regarding a potential move, as the Catalan club is in urgent need of a world-class defensive midfielder following Frenkie de Jong’s knee injury.