Real Madrid erases Rodri from its list of signings

The white club has already made a clear decision about Rodri.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 7 Feb 2026 | 19.00
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The Real Madrid has made a firm decision regarding one of the names that frequently appeared on the white team's agenda in recent years. The club no longer considers the signing of Rodri, the midfielder from Manchester City, and sees that option as closed in the short and medium term.

There is consensus in the offices of the Bernabéu. The profile of the Spanish international was analyzed in detail, but his current situation does not fit into the roadmap that the club has for strengthening the midfield.

The conclusion is clear: Real Madrid will not make a move for Rodri as long as he has a valid contract and as long as his physical performance continues to raise internal doubts.

Real Madrid cools off an operation that no longer convinces

The monitoring of Rodri has been constant for several seasons. His leadership at Manchester City and his tactical importance made him a recurring name on the white team's radar.

However, Real Madrid believes that the moment has passed. The player's age, nearing thirty, and a recent history of physical problems have weighed heavily in the final assessment.

The sports management understands that a high investment in Rodri would not make sense within the current club model. Real Madrid prioritizes younger profiles with greater potential and less risk in the medium term.

Rodri and his situation at Manchester City

Rodri has a contract with Manchester City until 2027, a key detail in Real Madrid's analysis. Any negotiation would imply a very high cost, something completely ruled out.

Valdebebas does not consider paying any transfer fee for the Spanish midfielder. The stance is clear: his arrival would only be studied if he became a free agent, a distant possibility that is not part of the current planning.

Furthermore, the recent performance of Rodri, although still important at Manchester City, has not completely convinced Real Madrid, which observes a certain inconsistency in his physical form.

A profile that no longer fits in the white team's strategy

Real Madrid aims to build its midfield of the future with players who can leave a mark. In this context, Rodri no longer fits as a strategic bet.

The club believes that his signing would have an immediate impact, but not a structural one. This difference is crucial in Real Madrid's current sports policy, increasingly focused on competitive sustainability.

For this reason, the option of Rodri has been shelved. There are no ongoing discussions, no indirect contacts, and no intention to revive interest in the coming transfer windows.

Real Madrid looks towards other horizons

The decision to rule out Rodri does not imply immobility. Real Madrid remains vigilant in the market, but with very defined criteria, far from high-cost and high-risk operations.

The white club prefers to wait for more favorable opportunities, both in terms of age and projection. Experience is valued, but not at any price or under any circumstance.

In this context, Manchester City remains calm. Rodri continues to be a key piece for Pep Guardiola, and there is no pressure to negotiate his departure.

The message from Real Madrid is clear and definitive. Rodri is not a priority, will not be in the coming years, and only an entirely exceptional scenario would change that stance.

As of today, Real Madrid considers a door closed that had been ajar for some time. The market goes on, but the name of Rodri is no longer part of the white team's plans.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Real Madrid borra a Rodri de su lista de fichajes

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