Transfer news·Real Madrid·Updated 2 AugRumoured

Rodri closing in on Real Madrid move

Rodri→Real Madrid

90%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

€50M

Reported fee

Reports

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Rodri

Defensive · Spain · 30 yrs

44.7

Rating

20.8

Season

19.2

Value

This season

Apps

Goals

Assists

ClubBarcelona→LeagueLa Liga→

A Rodri move to Real Madrid is gathering pace — 10 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by FootballTransfers (reporting David Ornstein / The Athletic), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

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What the reports say

Fee reported: €65.8M (ETV stated by article)Fee reported: reported 'over €50m' in some Romano accountsFee reported: quase R$350 milhões (reported)Fee reported: over €50m (reported)10 of 24 cite concrete progress10 cite a named / official source

Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer (operating on the basis he will join). — FootballTransfers (reporting David Ornstein / The Athletic)
Real Madrid remain confident/optimistic about signing Rodri this summer despite no formal club-to-club talks yet (additional outlets pick up The Athletic reporting). — The Hard Tackle (summarising The Athletic / David Ornstein reporting)
Real Madrid are reportedly working on signing Rodri and are operating on the belief he could join this summer (coverage referencing Ornstein). — Yahoo Sports (syndicated coverage of Romano/Ornstein reports)
Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pérez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table. — Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post collected on his Telegram channel)

Squad depthScout's view · Ball-winning Defensive midfielder

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45±0%

Rating

21±0%

Season

19.2

Value index

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in 4 apps · La Liga

Rodri is a 30-year-old defensive midfielder at Barcelona, rated 34.7 overall by Field Insider's model. An experienced operator, he has been a fringe squad member this season (12% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 4.39 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rodri.

Also this season: 5 apps, 0g at Manchester City · 4 apps, 1g at Manchester City · 2 apps, 0g at Manchester City.

The fitAt Real Madrid (La Liga), his Rating of 45 would rank 24th of 25 in the current squad (squad average 71) — against a reported fee of €50M.

The report at a glance

Rodri closing in on Real Madrid move — Field Insider report card

24 Reports

FFootballTransfers (reporting David Ornstein / The Athletic)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer (operating on the basis he will join).
Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer (operating on the basis he will join).
26 JulRead full article →
TThe Hard Tackle (summarising The Athletic / David Ornstein reporting)
Trusted 85%
Real Madrid remain confident/optimistic about signing Rodri this summer despite no formal club-to-club talks yet (additional outlets pick up The Athletic reporting).
Real Madrid remain confident/optimistic about signing Rodri this summer despite no formal club-to-club talks yet (additional outlets pick up The Athletic reporting).
25 JulRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (syndicated coverage of Romano/Ornstein reports)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Real Madrid are reportedly working on signing Rodri and are operating on the belief he could join this summer (coverage referencing Ornstein).
Real Madrid are reportedly working on signing Rodri and are operating on the belief he could join this summer (coverage referencing Ornstein).
24 JulRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post collected on his Telegram channel)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pérez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table.
Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pérez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table.
22 JulRead full article →
FFootball365 (reporting Romano)
Trusted 85%
Real Madrid have decided their stance on signing Rodri after internal discussions — Fabrizio Romano reported Perez had weighed in on the decision.
Real Madrid have decided their stance on signing Rodri after internal discussions — Fabrizio Romano reported Perez had weighed in on the decision.
21 JulRead full article →
SSky Sport (Germany)
Trusted 83%
Reports claim Real Madrid have held secret talks about Rodri and are actively pursuing the signing.
Reports claim Real Madrid have held secret talks about Rodri and are actively pursuing the signing.
24 JulRead full article →
TThe Independent
Trusted 75%
Rodri will consider his future after the World Cup amid Real Madrid links; his City contract runs until June 2027 and City continue talks.
Rodri will consider his future after the World Cup amid Real Madrid links; his City contract runs until June 2027 and City continue talks.
2 JunRead full article →
AAS
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 65%
AS (Spain) reports on Real Madrid's internal discussions and says Rodri's desire to join clashes with club realities; covers Romano's update and Madrid thinking.
AS (Spain) reports on Real Madrid's internal discussions and says Rodri's desire to join clashes with club realities; covers Romano's update and Madrid thinking.
23 JulRead full article →
LL'Equipe
Mixed 60%
L'Équipe reports Real Madrid are considering Rodri after his World Cup performance and covers reactions inside Madrid; cites reports of interest.
L'Équipe reports Real Madrid are considering Rodri after his World Cup performance and covers reactions inside Madrid; cites reports of interest.
22 JulRead full article →
MMundo Deportivo
Mixed 58%
Mundo Deportivo reports Rodri is leaving his future open and will decide after the World Cup; notes links to Real Madrid and that City have a contract until 2027.
Mundo Deportivo reports Rodri is leaving his future open and will decide after the World Cup; notes links to Real Madrid and that City have a contract until 2027.
17 JulRead full article →
GGoal
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Real Madrid have made an approach / opened talks to sign Rodri from Manchester City (concrete verbal approach reported).
Real Madrid have made an approach / opened talks to sign Rodri from Manchester City (concrete verbal approach reported).
2 AugRead full article →
GGoal
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 54%
Coverage summarising transfer reports: Real Madrid are said to be operating on the basis that Rodri will join them this summer (analysis/round-up).
Coverage summarising transfer reports: Real Madrid are said to be operating on the basis that Rodri will join them this summer (analysis/round-up).
7 AprRead full article →
TThe Guardian
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Manchester City hope Rodri will sign a new contract but are braced for a bid from Real Madrid, who are preparing an offer after his World Cup displays.
Manchester City hope Rodri will sign a new contract but are braced for a bid from Real Madrid, who are preparing an offer after his World Cup displays.
27 JulRead full article →
GGlobo (ge.globo.com)
Mixed 50%
Real Madrid are preparing an offer for Rodri — reports in Europe suggest a fee equivalent to nearly R$350 million were being discussed in some outlets.
Real Madrid are preparing an offer for Rodri — reports in Europe suggest a fee equivalent to nearly R$350 million were being discussed in some outlets.
27 JulRead full article →
TTVR (Romania)
Mixed 50%
Local-language/European coverage: Romanian outlet TVR reports rising stakes in a potential Rodri transfer to Real Madrid and cites transfer journalists (Romanian language coverage).
Local-language/European coverage: Romanian outlet TVR reports rising stakes in a potential Rodri transfer to Real Madrid and cites transfer journalists (Romanian language coverage).
24 JulRead full article →
EEl Español (Spain)
Mixed 50%
El Español analyses that Rodri's World Cup form has reopened Real Madrid's interest and that any move will depend on the club's sporting model and Perez's decision.
El Español analyses that Rodri's World Cup form has reopened Real Madrid's interest and that any move will depend on the club's sporting model and Perez's decision.
23 JulRead full article →
FFox Sports (Mexico)
Mixed 50%
Fox Sports (Mexico) reports a reported shift in Real Madrid's stance and says Rodri could be close to joining after Fabrizio Romano comments.
Fox Sports (Mexico) reports a reported shift in Real Madrid's stance and says Rodri could be close to joining after Fabrizio Romano comments.
21 JulRead full article →
PPrensa Libre (Guatemala)
Mixed 50%
Prensa Libre (Guatemala) reports Rodri as an objective for Real Madrid after the World Cup and relays sources saying he dreams of a return to Spain and Real.
Prensa Libre (Guatemala) reports Rodri as an objective for Real Madrid after the World Cup and relays sources saying he dreams of a return to Spain and Real.
20 JulRead full article →
YYahoo Sports
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 44%
Yahoo Sports republishes Fabrizio Romano's update: Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but transfer depends on Florentino Pérez and City still have renewal proposal.
Yahoo Sports republishes Fabrizio Romano's update: Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but transfer depends on Florentino Pérez and City still have renewal proposal.
21 JulRead full article →
HHindustan Times
Low-trust 38%
Real Madrid have targeted Rodri after his World Cup heroics and are understood to be actively working on a deal.
Real Madrid have targeted Rodri after his World Cup heroics and are understood to be actively working on a deal.
24 JulRead full article →
SSports Illustrated (SI.com)
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 38%
Sports Illustrated explains the main obstacle to a Rodri move to Real Madrid — Rom ano's update that Perez hasn't approved and City have offered a renewal.
Sports Illustrated explains the main obstacle to a Rodri move to Real Madrid — Rom ano's update that Perez hasn't approved and City have offered a renewal.
21 JulRead full article →
SSportsMole
Low-trust 35%
Reports citing Fabrizio Romano state Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri and indicate Madrid are prepared to spend over €50m.
Reports citing Fabrizio Romano state Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri and indicate Madrid are prepared to spend over €50m.
24 JulRead full article →
BbeIN SPORTS (English)
Low-trust 33%
Real Madrid have identified Rodri as a top target after his World Cup performance and are preparing to pursue the Manchester City midfielder.
Real Madrid have identified Rodri as a top target after his World Cup performance and are preparing to pursue the Manchester City midfielder.
26 JulRead full article →
SSky Sports
ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Sky Sports reports Rodri is pushing for a move to Real Madrid after the World Cup and that City have a renewal offer on the table.
Sky Sports reports Rodri is pushing for a move to Real Madrid after the World Cup and that City have a renewal offer on the table.
22 JulRead full article →