Manchester City mainstay offered to Real Madrid for €70 million as Florentino Perez faces growing internal pressure

Manchester City mainstay offered to Real Madrid for €70 million as Florentino Perez faces growing internal pressure Rodri’s future at Manchester City has become a topic of discussion within Real Madrid, with the Spanish midfielder emerging as an unexpected option in the wake of the club’s midfield assessment. According to Defensa Central , Rodri has been offered to Real Madrid for a fee in the region of €70 million.  While Florentino Perez has previously shown little interest in pursuing the Spain international , his performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have reopened the debate inside the club. The report claims there is no change to Madrid’s official position, but Rodri’s form has strengthened the argument of those within the hierarchy who believe the opportunity deserves serious consideration. Rodri’s World Cup displays revive conversation Before the tournament, Rodri was not considered a realistic target . His age, injury record and contractual situation meant Madrid had looked elsewhere when assessing potential midfield reinforcements. Rodri has been offered to Real Madrid. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) However, his performances with Spain have prompted fresh discussions. Several figures within the club reportedly view the Manchester City midfielder as a player capable of making an immediate impact, particularly given his experience and his ability to dictate games from deep. There is also a belief that the circumstances surrounding his contract could work in Madrid’s favour.  With only one year remaining on his current deal, some decision-makers feel City may be open to negotiating a transfer rather than risk losing him for a reduced fee in the future. Florentino Perez remains cautious Florentino Perez is not to convinced about signing Rodri. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Despite those internal discussions, the report makes it clear that Florentino Perez has not altered his overall assessment. The Madrid president is said to have concerns about committing a significant fee to a player approaching the latter stages of his career, particularly one who has dealt with injury problems.  While €70 million is considered a manageable figure for the club, there are doubts over whether it represents the right investment given Rodri’s profile. Those reservations continue to carry considerable weight, even as other voices within the club argue that his quality and leadership outweigh the potential risks.