#Rodri
World Cup Round of 32: City's contingent trimmed as six head home
Six Manchester City players exit the World Cup as the Round of 32 concludes. Haaland, Rodri and others progress to the next stage.
5 July 2026
Pep Gives Rodri Fitness Update
Pep Guardiola has offered a promising update on Rodri’s recovery, as City fans begin to dream of seeing the Ballon d’Or winner back on the pitch before the end of the season.
26 April 2025
City close in on €90m Ayyoub Bouaddi deal as Rodri uncertainty lingers
Manchester City are pushing to sign Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for around €90m plus add-ons, with personal terms already agreed until 2031.
29 July 2026
Foden and Rodri Return as City Host Spurs
Pep Guardiola has handed Manchester City a significant boost ahead of Saturday's clash with Tottenham, confirming that Phil Foden, Rodri and Ederson are all available for selection.
22 August 2025
Rodri and Spain march on as Uruguay pay the penalty for Muslera's rare error
Spain edged Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara to top Group H, with Rodri pulling the strings as Alex Baena's first World Cup goal proved decisive.
27 June 2026
Rodri's World Cup Final, Midfield Prospect Push, and Winger Search Updates
Rodri reaches a World Cup final, City fast-track a midfield prospect, and two new names emerge in the winger search. Thursday's City news round-up.
16 July 2026 Spanish media lavish praise on Rodri after World Cup semi-final masterclass
Rodri has been heavily praised by Spanish media after anchoring Spain's 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France with an all-action display.
15 July 2026 Barcelona's Rodri pursuit: ambition meets a familiar financial reality
Barcelona are exploring a move for Manchester City's Rodri, but financial constraints and Real Madrid's interest complicate an ambitious pursuit.
6 August 2026
Real Madrid growing confident of Rodri deal as City set replacement condition
Real Madrid are growing optimistic about signing Rodri from Manchester City, with direct talks ongoing for weeks and a replacement condition emerging as the key stumbling block.
27 July 2026 Rodri exit looms as Real Madrid close in on £64m deal
Rodri looks set to leave City for Real Madrid this summer, with the Blues accepting a fee well below his true value, according to former financial adviser Stefan Borson.
1 August 2026 Rodri set for Madrid back surgery as World Cup heroics mask contract uncertainty
Rodri will undergo back surgery in Madrid on Monday, days after winning the World Cup with Spain.
27 July 2026 Rodri dominates the news cycle as Real Madrid cool their interest
Rodri dominates Thursday's City news cycle as Real Madrid's interest cools at boardroom level, with Florentino Pérez unconvinced and Cadena Ser ruling out a transfer.
23 July 2026 Rodri's World Cup Marathon Raises Eyebrows at the Etihad
Rodri is set for Spain's World Cup round-of-32 tie against Austria, with Manchester City monitoring his tournament workload closely.
2 July 2026 Rodri to Real Madrid: City open direct talks as €75m price tag emerges
Manchester City and Real Madrid are in direct talks over Rodri, with City holding out for €75 million while Madrid hope to spend over €50 million.
31 July 2026 Rodri: PSG enquire, Real claim agreement, Barcelona circle – but City hold firm
PSG have contacted City about Rodri while Real Madrid claim a personal agreement and Barcelona circle. The club's stance remains unchanged: they want to keep him.
25 July 2026 Maresca’s Asia squad taking shape amid Rodri uncertainty and key exits
Enzo Maresca prepares to take a strong City squad to Asia despite key absentees, with Rodri’s situation unresolved and Bernardo Silva and John Stones already departed.
27 July 2026