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First contact with Manchester City
Real Madrid have launched their official move to sign Manchester City star Rodri after the Royals held their first talks with the English club’s management to discuss the possibility of completing the deal, a major change in the Merengues’ stance on the Spaniard.
According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid and Manchester City have entered into preliminary talks through verbal talks, with Royals chairman Florentino Perez giving the green light to move ahead with the deal after months of keeping the door closed on the possibility of signing Rodri.
Romano noted that “Real Madrid” expressed readiness to make an offer exceeding 50 million euros to settle the deal.
🚨⚪️ “Real Madrid” first approached “Manchester City” for Rodri.
The negotiations started with verbal discussions between the clubs.
Florentino Perez approved the deal after the door had been closed for months.
“Real” states that it is ready to spend more than 50 million euros. pic.twitter.com/mf8HNldbcZ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2026
These developments come after Rodri became a top priority for Real Madrid, especially after his brilliant performances with Spain and winning the World Cup, as the club’s management began to look at the Manchester City player as a way to strengthen the midfield and give the team a player who can organize the game and control the tempo of the matches.
Rodri is contracted to Manchester City until 2027, but the player’s desire to return to Spain could play an important role in deciding his future, especially with Real Madrid interested in signing him.
Real Madrid are looking to speed up their negotiations to complete a deal before Rodri returns to training at Manchester City in preparation for the new season, as the Royals hope to reach an agreement with the English club’s management in the coming days.
Rodri’s deal has gone from mere interest in the corridors of Real Madrid to a strategic goal for the club, especially as the player is highly admired at Valdebebas, and the idea of signing him has been backed by manager Jose Mourinho, who sees him as a key component of his new project with the team.
Real Madrid are hoping their first bid will open the door to more serious talks with Manchester City as they prepare to complete a deal that could be the most prominent of the club’s moves in the current summer transfer window.
