Sports · 4 August 2026
Rodri prefers Real Madrid over rivals for £51m transfer.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri wants to join Real Madrid if he departs the champions, turning down interest from Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Barcelona checked on his situation following Frenkie de Jong's injury, but their financial struggles make the £64m price tag too steep. Real Madrid are hoping to negotiate a lower fee of about £51m.
Reported by Goal.com · How we write briefs