Premier League
Real Madrid and Manchester City have initiated direct talks to agree on the transfer of Rodri, a 30-year-old midfielder, in this summer transfer window. The Spaniard is the new request of José Mourinho to strengthen the Madrid midfield.
The English club has set the player's selling price at 75 million euros, while the Madrid club is willing to invest over 50 million euros to finalize the signing of the Spanish international before the start of the season.
⚪️ Real Madrid and Manchester City are now in direct talks over Rodri (30/🇪🇸). Manchester City have set an asking price of €75m. Real keen to spend more than €50m. Negotiations are underway, with Rodri keen on a move to Real Madrid. @SkySportDE
— Patrick Berger (@berger_pj) July 30, 2026
José Mourinho's Request for Real Madrid's Midfielder
As reported by journalist Patrick Berger of Sky, José Mourinho has expressly requested the arrival of Rodri to strengthen the core of the White team for the 2026/2027 season. The player, whose contract with the British club expires in June 2027, has shown a strong willingness to join the Madrid squad.
The midfielder's performance is backed by his display in the 2026 World Cup, where he became champion as the captain of the Spanish national team and was awarded the tournament's MVP. With his contract set to expire in 12 months, the British board prefers to arrange his sale this summer to avoid him entering his final contractual year.
The Negotiation Figures between Manchester City and the White Board
Discussions between Manchester City and Real Madrid progress on the existing economic difference between the 75 million euros requested from England and the over 50 million euros initially offered by Florentino Pérez's board. The willingness of the 30-year-old midfielder is key to bringing both clubs closer.
The Manchester team values the economic proposal after completing a cycle of titles in the Premier League with the player as a pivotal figure. Meanwhile, Real Madrid's technical department aims to structure the payment in several installments to fit the amount into the summer budget without compromising other operations in the squad.
The boards of both clubs will hold new executive summits during the first week of August 2026.
Real Madrid's goal is to adjust the transfer variables with Manchester City before August 10 to allow the player to undergo medical examinations and immediately join José Mourinho's orders.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Manchester City pone precio de venta a Rodri
