Real Madrid intensify pursuit of Man City ace with talks underway over a contract until 2030

Real Madrid intensify pursuit of Man City ace with talks underway over a contract until 2030 As reported by Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany , Real Madrid have accelerated their efforts to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with the Spanish international now identified as one of the club’s absolute top transfer priorities. Following days of internal deliberation, the reigning European champions are working intensively to secure the 30-year-old’s signature , with talks underway with his camp over a lucrative contract proposal that would keep him at the Santiago Bernabeu until June 2030. Secret meeting in Pozuelo The operation has moved rapidly from internal discussions to concrete negotiations. As reported earlier in the week , a “secret meeting” took place recently in Pozuelo, an affluent suburb of Madrid, where club emissaries outlined the full scope of their project to the player’s agents. Real Madrid are pursuing Rodri. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) During these discussions, Real Madrid executives made their intentions unequivocal, offering a four-year deal that demonstrates immense faith in the midfielder’s longevity and physical condition. This move signals a definitive shift in strategy from Florentino Perez, who had previously been hesitant but has now changed his position on the transfer after witnessing Rodri’s dominant, Golden Ball-winning performances at the FIFA World Cup. The Manchester City standoff While Manchester City remain hopeful of extending the contract of their midfield anchor, the Premier League giants are losing leverage. Rodri has entered the final 12 months of his deal at the Etihad Stadium, which is set to expire in 2027. City executives are desperate to avoid a scenario where they lose a Ballon d’Or contender for free next summer, but the player’s desire is proving pivotal. Manchester City want to retain Rodri. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) The journalist insists that a return to Spain is now considered a “concrete option” for the World Cup winner, who views a move to the Bernabeu as the ultimate culmination of his career. Mourinho’s tactical pillar The pursuit is also being heavily championed by head coach Jose Mourinho, who views Rodri as the missing piece in his tactical puzzle. The Portuguese tactician believes Rodri’s arrival would solidify Los Blancos’ spine for the next few years and is eager to sign him . However, negotiations over the transfer fee remain the final hurdle, with Manchester City likely to demand a premium despite the player’s precarious contract situation.