Manchester City are preparing for decisive talks with Rodri over his long-term future at the club. The club and the player are set to discuss whether the midfielder will remain at the Etihad Stadium beyond the final year of his current contract. Negotiations between the two parties stalled several months ago, leaving the thirty-year-old Spain international at a pivotal crossroads in his career in Manchester.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The newly appointed Manchester City head coach, Enzo Maresca, is eager to keep the Ballon d’Or winner at the center of his squad rebuilding plans. According to club sources, the Italian manager views the midfielder as an indispensable figure capable of stabilizing the team during a period of transition. Maresca believes Rodri's leadership and rare ability to control matches will be vital as the club navigates a new era.
This strong belief has only stiffened the resolve of the English champions to secure his future. However, Real Madrid continues to monitor the situation with great interest from afar. Based on reports, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has long admired the Spanish international and considers him the ideal candidate to shape the next generation of the Madrid midfield.
Sources close to the Spanish club indicate that Perez believes Rodri possesses the qualities of an on-pitch coach. Real Madrid has lacked such deep tactical leadership in the middle of the pitch since the departures of their legendary midfielders, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. The club views Rodri as a player who can dictate the tempo of matches while maintaining high standards within the squad.
The player himself is said to be keeping an open mind about his future, well aware of the strong admiration coming from the Spanish capital. While signing a new contract with Manchester City remains a distinct possibility, progress has been slow, and no breakthrough has been reached in recent months. The upcoming discussions are therefore viewed by all parties as highly significant.
Rodri is scheduled to hold formal talks with sporting director Hugo Viana and manager Enzo Maresca upon his return from international duty in August. The meetings will outline the club's sporting project, Maresca's tactical blueprint, and how Rodri fits into the long-term vision. The outcome of these talks will ultimately decide whether contract negotiations are revived or if the player prepares for a departure next summer.