Which club will Rodri transfer to?

Rodri is one of the most influential midfielders in world football. He proved this once again at the 2026 World Cup, where he led the Spanish national team to gold medals and was recognized as the best player of the tournament.

Immediately after the World Cup, media outlets increasingly began to report that Rodri would leave Manchester City this summer and change his club registration. Is this true and who is vying to sign the star Spaniard? We've gathered all the most relevant information in this article!

Which clubs are vying for Rodri?

Rumors surrounding the midfielder are varied, but three clubs are showing real interest.

Immediately after the World Cup, Fabrizio Romano revealed an inside scoop: Real Madrid is aiming to sign Rodri this summer. Interestingly, before the tournament, the Madrid bosses were doubtful about the feasibility of the deal - they were concerned about the player's form after his cruciate ligament injury. However, the Spaniard's performance at the World Cup dispelled all doubts, and the kings of Europe are now ready to shell out more than 50 million euros for him.

PSG and Barcelona have also marked their presence in this race. According to media reports, the Parisians and Catalans have already made contact with the player's entourage to probe the ground for a possible transfer.

Who is the favorite to buy Rodri?

As of today, Real Madrid is ahead of its competitors by a significant margin. The Madrid club has already moved from mere observation to concrete actions: it has agreed on a verbal agreement with the Spanish national team's midfielder and has entered into active negotiations with Manchester City.

The key factor here is the player's own desire. Journalist Matteo Moretto claims that Rodri is literally dreaming of wearing the Real Madrid shirt. Because of this, he systematically rejects all of Manchester City's contract extension offers.

What is the situation with the current contract between Rodri and Manchester City?

Rodri's current contract with the "Citizens" is valid until June 30, 2027. The English club, of course, absolutely does not want to lose its key player. According to Ramon Alvarez, City's management has made the midfielder several improved wage offers, but has been rejected on each occasion.

There is a stalemate in Manchester. The bosses of the British team are so keen to keep the player that, according to rumors, they are ready to go to extremes: keep Rodri for another year and let him go for free in the summer of 2027, just so he can play for them in the 2026/2027 season.

Rodri's statistics and career achievements

Club level statistics

• Villarreal (including Villarreal B): 84 matches, two goals, four assists.
• Atletico Madrid: 47 matches, three goals, one assist.
• Goal assist.
• Manchester City: 297 matches, 28 goals, 21 assists.

Statistics for the Spanish National Team

• Matches: 70.
• Goals: Four
• Assists: Three.

Rodri's Awards and Titles

By the age of 30, Rodri has an impressive collection of trophies and personal awards. It's time to remind what the Spaniard has already achieved in his career.

Team Achievements:

• English Champion (four times): 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23, 2023/24.
• FA Cup Winner (twice): 2022/23, 2025/26.
• English Football League Cup Winner (three times): 2019/20, 2020/21, 2025/26.
• FA Community Shield Winner (2019).
• UEFA Champions League Winner (2022/23) — Rodri scored the winning goal in the final against Inter
• UEFA Super Cup Winner (twice): 2018 and 2023.
• FIFA Club World Cup Winner (2023).
• European Champion (2024).
• UEFA Nations League Winner (2022/23).
• World Champion (2026).

Individual Awards:

• "Ballon d'Or" by France Football — for the 2023/24 season. Rodri became the first Spaniard since 1960 to receive this award.
• World Soccer's World Player of the Year (2024).
• UEFA Champions League Best Player (2022/23).
• Globe Soccer Awards' Best Midfielder of the Year (2023).
• Best Player of the European Championship (2024).
• Best Player of the World Cup (2026).

Prediction for Rodri's Future

We believe that the 2026/2027 season will see the captain of the Spanish national team start at a new club. And, in our opinion, it will be Real Madrid. After all, if Florentino Perez is keen on bringing a top-tier star to Madrid, he almost always gets his way. The situation, as the latest press reports suggest, favors Real Madrid. Rodri himself is only too happy to return to his homeland and is ready to continue his "cold war" with City. It seems the resolution of this saga is closer than ever. All we have to do is wait for the signature "Here We Go" from Fabrizio Romano.