Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he will only consider his future after the World Cup, amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid. The 29-year-old has 12 months remaining on his contract at the Etihad and has been identified as a potential target by Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme, who challenges Florentino Perez in this weekend's election.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Rodri insisted his focus is solely on Spain's World Cup campaign in the United States, Canada and Mexico. 'We're here to talk about the World Cup. Everything that concerns my future, I'll wait until the end of the World Cup,' he said. 'When a player is nearing the end of his contract, it's normal for names to come up but I am very calm, I know where I stand and if there hadn't been a World Cup, perhaps things might be different now.'
Rodri joined City from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a then club-record £62.8m and has made nearly 300 appearances. He has won four Premier League titles and the Champions League, scoring the only goal in the 2023 final against Inter Milan. His success with City and Spain, including winning Euro 2024, earned him the Ballon d'Or that year.
However, injuries have hampered his form since tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in September 2024. In March, Rodri hinted at a possible return to Spain, telling Spanish radio station Onda Cero: 'I'd like to return, yes, obviously. For me, LaLiga is where I started... There have been many players who have gone down that path... you can't turn down the best clubs in the world.'
