Madrid, July 21 – Real Madrid are plotting an audacious move to bring Spanish midfield general Rodri to the Santiago Bernabéu in 2026, with club chiefs identifying the Manchester City star as a potential centrepiece for the next generation of Galácticos.
Los Blancos are said to be keeping close tabs on Rodri’s performances, hoping he rediscovers the dominant, Ballon d’Or-contending form that made him arguably the best holding midfielder in world football during City’s treble-winning campaign.
With Luka Modrić and Toni Kroos out of the picture, Real are keen to bolster their midfield with a proven leader who can anchor the engine room for years to come. The club sees Rodri not just as a replacement, but as a foundational figure for their next era of European dominance.
While any potential deal remains distant and would require significant negotiations with Manchester City, Madrid’s interest is concrete—and growing.