Rodri closing in on Real Madrid move
- A Rodri move to Real Madrid is gathering pace โ 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.
What the reports say
- Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer (operating on the basis he will join). โ 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). โ 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). โ Yahoo Sports (syndicated coverage of Romano/Ornstein reports)
- Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pรฉrez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table. โ Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post collected on his Telegram channel)
Rodri is a 30-year-old defensive midfielder at Manchester City, rated 52.4 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 147th of 197 on scout potential in the Premier League. An experienced operator, he has been an ever-present this season (80.1% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.51 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rodri.
- FFootballTransfers (reporting David Ornstein / The Athletic)Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer (operating on the basis he will join).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).
26 JulRead full article โ - TThe Hard Tackle (summarising The Athletic / David Ornstein 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).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).
25 JulRead full article โ - YYahoo Sports (syndicated coverage of Romano/Ornstein reports)Real Madrid are reportedly working on signing Rodri and are operating on the belief he could join this summer (coverage referencing Ornstein).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).
24 JulRead full article โ - FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post collected on his Telegram channel)Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pรฉrez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pรฉrez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table.
22 JulRead full article โ - FFootball365 (reporting Romano)Real Madrid have decided their stance on signing Rodri after internal discussions โ Fabrizio Romano reported Perez had weighed in on the decision.Trusted 85%
Real Madrid have decided their stance on signing Rodri after internal discussions โ Fabrizio Romano reported Perez had weighed in on the decision.
21 JulRead full article โ - SSky Sport (Germany)Reports claim Real Madrid have held secret talks about Rodri and are actively pursuing the signing.Trusted 75%
Reports claim Real Madrid have held secret talks about Rodri and are actively pursuing the signing.
24 JulRead full article โ - TThe IndependentRodri will consider his future after the World Cup amid Real Madrid links; his City contract runs until June 2027 and City continue talks.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.
- AASAS (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.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 58%
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 โ - TThe GuardianManchester 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.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
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 โ - GGoalReal Madrid have made an approach / opened talks to sign Rodri from Manchester City (concrete verbal approach reported).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
Real Madrid have made an approach / opened talks to sign Rodri from Manchester City (concrete verbal approach reported).
- GGoalCoverage summarising transfer reports: Real Madrid are said to be operating on the basis that Rodri will join them this summer (analysis/round-up).ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 56%
Coverage summarising transfer reports: Real Madrid are said to be operating on the basis that Rodri will join them this summer (analysis/round-up).
- MMundo DeportivoMundo 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.Mixed 55%
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 โ - LL'EquipeL'รquipe reports Real Madrid are considering Rodri after his World Cup performance and covers reactions inside Madrid; cites reports of interest.Mixed 54%
L'รquipe reports Real Madrid are considering Rodri after his World Cup performance and covers reactions inside Madrid; cites reports of interest.
22 JulRead full article โ - GGlobo (ge.globo.com)Real Madrid are preparing an offer for Rodri โ reports in Europe suggest a fee equivalent to nearly R$350 million were being discussed in some outlets.Mixed 50%
Real Madrid are preparing an offer for Rodri โ reports in Europe suggest a fee equivalent to nearly R$350 million were being discussed in some outlets.
27 JulRead full article โ - TTVR (Romania)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).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).
24 JulRead full article โ - EEl Espaรฑol (Spain)El Espaรฑol 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.Mixed 50%
El Espaรฑol 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 โ - FFox Sports (Mexico)Fox Sports (Mexico) reports a reported shift in Real Madrid's stance and says Rodri could be close to joining after Fabrizio Romano comments.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.
21 JulRead full article โ - PPrensa Libre (Guatemala)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.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.
20 JulRead full article โ - SSportsMoleReports citing Fabrizio Romano state Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri and indicate Madrid are prepared to spend over โฌ50m.Low-trust 38%
Reports citing Fabrizio Romano state Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri and indicate Madrid are prepared to spend over โฌ50m.
24 JulRead full article โ - HHindustan TimesReal Madrid have targeted Rodri after his World Cup heroics and are understood to be actively working on a deal.Low-trust 38%
Real Madrid have targeted Rodri after his World Cup heroics and are understood to be actively working on a deal.
24 JulRead full article โ - SSports Illustrated (SI.com)Sports Illustrated explains the main obstacle to a Rodri move to Real Madrid โ Rom ano's update that Perez hasn't approved and City have offered a renewal.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 38%
Sports Illustrated explains the main obstacle to a Rodri move to Real Madrid โ Rom ano's update that Perez hasn't approved and City have offered a renewal.
21 JulRead full article โ - SSky SportsSky 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.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 34%
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 โ - BbeIN SPORTS (English)Real Madrid have identified Rodri as a top target after his World Cup performance and are preparing to pursue the Manchester City midfielder.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.
26 JulRead full article โ - YYahoo SportsYahoo Sports republishes Fabrizio Romano's update: Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but transfer depends on Florentino Pรฉrez and City still have renewal proposal.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 30%
Yahoo Sports republishes Fabrizio Romano's update: Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but transfer depends on Florentino Pรฉrez and City still have renewal proposal.
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