Spanish newspaper Fichajes revealed that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has identified Rodri as the main target in the squad upgrade plan for the 2025/26 season. This promises to be one of the most complicated and controversial transfer deals next summer.

Rodri has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the world in recent years. He has not only contributed greatly to Man City’s recent successes, but is also a key figure in helping Spain win the Nations League and most recently the EURO 2024 championship.

Rodri is considered an irreplaceable player in coach Pep Guardiola’s system. Therefore, Man City will certainly not want to lose their important pillar. The 28-year-old player still has a contract with Man City until 2027, and is valued at around 130 million euros by Transfermarkt.

Despite that, Real Madrid are determined to do everything necessary to get Rodri’s signature. The strategy of President Perez and his staff is to upgrade the already strong midfield with names such as Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga. Rodri is seen as a piece that will help further improve the competitiveness of the Spanish Royal team’s midfield.

Real Madrid’s interest in Rodri could cause a real “war” between the two most powerful clubs in Europe today. The “White Vultures” pursuing the Spanish midfielder promises to be one of the most watched deals in the summer of 2025.