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PSG has initiated contacts to explore the signing of Rodri, a 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester City, after losing the opportunity to incorporate Diomandé, who appears to be the new player for Real Madrid. The maneuver, driven directly by Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, occurs in the midst of the summer transfer market and, for now, without a formal offer to the English club. Rodri is under contract until June 2027.
The move by the Parisian team comes just days after Real Madrid accelerated for Diomandé, an operation that the French champion considered very advanced. This shift forced PSG to change their target, placing the Spanish international at the center of their strategy to reinforce the midfield.
Al-Khelaïfi takes the lead in PSG's offensive
According to the latest information, Al-Khelaïfi decided to personally lead the attempt for Rodri after learning that the signing of Diomandé had definitively become complicated. The PSG president ordered to contact the player's environment to assess the feasibility of the operation.
The initiative does not stem from an explicit request from Luis Enrique, but from a decision by the club's presidency. PSG aims to take advantage of the fact that the Spanish international is entering the last year of his contract with Manchester City, a situation that makes this summer a crucial window for any negotiation.
Rodri remains focused on Real Madrid
Despite PSG's interest, the scenario does not seem favorable for the Parisian team. Recent reports suggest that Rodri's priority remains to return to LaLiga, with Real Madrid being the destination that most attracts him if he leaves English football.

The midfielder continues to enjoy his holidays after the World Cup and recently underwent a minor intervention to address some back discomfort. The procedure does not alter his planning for the start of the season, but prolongs a transfer window where his name remains linked to several top European clubs.
Meanwhile, Manchester City maintains a firm stance. The club has not acknowledged the existence of offers for the player and still considers Rodri a fundamental piece of Enzo Maresca's project, with whom they expect to count once his recovery is complete.
PSG's next step after the Diomandé case
The outcome of the operation will depend on several factors. PSG must first ascertain if Rodri is willing to consider an offer different from Real Madrid before considering negotiations with Manchester City. Additionally, the English club is in talks to try to renew the midfielder's contract and prevent him from becoming a free agent in 2027.
Following the setback with Diomandé, PSG reacted swiftly, but Rodri's future still points, at least for now, towards LaLiga. The coming weeks will be crucial to see if Al-Khelaïfi manages to reopen an operation that currently sees Real Madrid in a position of advantage.
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