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09/05/26 18:30:00

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Manchester City has decided to take a step forward to ensure the continuity of Rodri, whose contract has just two years left, amidst the increasing interest from Real Madrid.

The new sporting director, Hugo Viana, is working intensely on Rodri's renewal to secure the current Ballon d'Or winner and keep him as the engine of Pep Guardiola's team.

Rodri, a key piece at Manchester City

Since his arrival in 2019 from Atletico Madrid, Rodri has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world. With over 250 games played, he has contributed 58 goals and assists from his defensive midfield role, becoming an essential player for Guardiola.

The Spanish player was named Ballon d'Or winner after a brilliant season where he won the Premier League and the Euro with Spain. However, a serious ACL injury sidelined him, further highlighting his importance in City's setup.

Hugo Viana and the renewal strategy

The succession of Txiki Begiristain in the sporting direction has not gone unnoticed. Hugo Viana has made the renewal of Rodri his top priority, aware that the player is the cornerstone of a team in transition after the departures of Ilkay Gündogan and Kevin De Bruyne.

"We want him to remain the heart of Manchester City for many more years," stated sources close to the club. According to English media, discussions have been ongoing for months, but now the board wants to expedite the agreement to avoid external temptations.

Real Madrid has set its sights on Rodri as the natural successor to Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in midfield. As per leaks in Spain, the Spanish club was planning an offensive for 2026, capitalizing on the end of his contract.

Xabi Alonso has reportedly given his approval to the operation, valuing his ability to bring balance and ball distribution. "He's the kind of midfielder that makes the difference in big matches," commented an analyst from the Movistar network.

Retaining Rodri would be as crucial for Manchester City as making a stellar signing. His leadership, tactical intelligence, and ability to link defense and attack make him virtually irreplaceable.

Guardiola himself acknowledged in 2023 that "without Rodri, we lose order and control in midfield." This statement was evident last season when the absence of the Spanish player left the team without titles for the first time in the Catalan coach's era.

The battle between Manchester City and Real Madrid for Rodri promises to become one of the major stories in the European market. For the English side, securing his renewal is the only way to maintain their dominance in England and Europe. For the Spaniards, signing him would mean adding the most influential midfielder of the present time.

In any scenario, the name of Rodri will continue to set the pace of European football in the coming years.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Manchester City acelera para alejar a Rodri del Real Madrid