Manchester City will not sell Rodri to Real Madrid

The English club considers the Spanish midfielder non-transferable, while Real Madrid denies that his signing is part of their plans.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 19 Jul 2026 | 18.00
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Manchester City will not sell Rodri to Real Madrid.
Manchester City will not sell Rodri to Real Madrid.

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Manchester City does not contemplate selling Rodri and has made his continuity a priority. The English club wants to protect one of the pillars of their project with a new contract, although discussions have barely made progress. Meanwhile, Real Madrid uncomfortably observes how his name is linked to the Spanish midfielder. From the white club, they maintain that there is no active operation or a prepared offensive within the Real Madrid transfer market. The noise continues, but neither party is working on an immediate transfer.

Manchester City speeds up to renew Rodri

Manchester City's position responds to sporting and contractual reasons. Rodri faces a crucial stage of his link with the Premier League side, and the sports management wants to avoid prolonging the uncertainty. His weight in the locker room, his reading of the game, and his ability to organize the team make him a difficult figure to replace. That's why within the Manchester City transfers, securing his stay is as important as closing a top-level signing. However, the dialogue has not crystallized into an agreement. The club will need to present a convincing project and conditions befitting the 2024 Ballon d'Or status.

Manchester City also does not need to showcase the Spanish international. Their intention is to retain him and regain stability in a fundamental area. Recent reports suggest that the club will continue to push to reactivate negotiations when the player returns to the team dynamic. This strategy puts any sales hypothesis on the backburner. Although the market may change due to an explicit request from the player, there is currently no willingness at the Etihad to facilitate his departure. Manchester City's signings aim to strengthen the squad, not to dispose of a competitive reference.

Real Madrid denies an offensive for the midfielder

In Valdebebas, the stance is even stricter. Real Madrid does not consider Rodri an objective for this summer and is bothered by the repetition of news presenting the signing as a concrete possibility. The white club's planning involves other priorities and does not include a huge investment in a 30-year-old midfielder. Therefore, the player is not central to the Real Madrid transfer market, despite his quality being suitable for any top European squad. Sport admiration may exist, but it does not imply negotiation or anticipate an offer.

Rodri's six years at City

Real Madrid's signings follow a different path

Real Madrid's transfer planners want to prevent persistent speculation from being interpreted as a real maneuver. The club believes their midfield has enough alternatives, and resources should be directed towards more urgent positions. There has also been no formal approach to Manchester City, which maintains control of the situation and opts for a renewal. The absence of conversations between clubs further reduces the chances of progress during this market.

The scenario is closer to a battle than an ongoing operation. Rodri will have to decide whether to accept the continuity proposal when discussions reach their final stage, while Real Madrid will continue to distance itself from interest deemed exaggerated. For Manchester City, the priority is not setting a price or seeking a replacement but protecting the player and preventing his future from becoming a constant focus of instability.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Manchester City no venderá a Rodri al Real Madrid