Real Madrid seriously considering €100m bid for Man City star Rodri: Report

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Published at :July 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM

Modified at :July 18, 2025 at 4:16 PM

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Los Blancos believes it will be worth spending that much on the midfielder.

Real Madrid are ready to splash the cash to bring the Manchester City star Rodri to the Bernabeu. Los Blancos have renewed their interest in the Spanish midfielder as they hope to add a controller in the middle of the pitch.

According to Mundo Deportivo, via Sport Witness, Madrid’s new manager, Xabi Alonso, has requested that the club bring a new midfielder this summer window, and now the team is seriously considering putting a €100 million (£86.6m) bid for the 29-year-old.

Los Blancos ready to make big-money move for Rodri

Xabi Alonso Real Madrid LaLiga — **Alonso will be looking to challenge for all the big trophies in his first season with Real Madrid (Courtesy: DFL/Bundesliga)**

The report has further mentioned that Madrid believes ‘none of them (midfielders) are worth (€100m) it’ except Rodri, as they feel the former Atletico Madrid player is worth every penny. However, prising him away from City will he challenging and the Premier League side are unlikely to entertain any offer.

However, the 29-year-old once hinted that he could be open to a move after saying, ‘when a team like Madrid is calling you, you need to pay attention.’ But it remains to be seen if the club is set to test the waters in the summer window.

Ironically, some fans might not be happy with the acquisition of the midfielder after he defeated the club’s star Vinicius Jr in the Ballon d’Or race last year.

What’s next for Rodri?

Rodri, who returned to action recently after a lengthy time off due to an ACL injury last season, will hope to recover his form as he will once again be crucial in the club’s bid to win the Premier League next season.

His absence was significantly felt in the previous campaign, after the club finished the term in third position and failed to win any silverware, ending the campaign on a bad note.

Meanwhile, Madrid’s admiration of Rodri is clear as they need a player in the middle of the pitch who can control the flow of the match. With injury to Jude Bellingham and Luka Modric leaving the club, Rodri will be an ideal player to operate at the heart of the club’s midfield.

Which position does Rodri feature in?

The Spanish player operates as a defensive midfielder.

Will he play for Man City next season?

Yes, Rodri looks set to play a big role for the Cityzens next term after returning from a lengthy injury.

How many years does the Spanishbplayer have left on his City contract?

He has two years left on his City deal.

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Rajarshi Shukla

After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.