Man City Plans Record Contract Renewal for Rodri Amid Real Madrid Interest

Manchester City is preparing a substantial contract renewal offer for midfielder Rodri, aiming to extend his stay until 2029 and make him the second-highest paid player in the squad behind Erling Haaland. This move is a strategic effort to secure the long-term future of the Ballon d’Or winner amid growing interest from Real Madrid, who have been monitoring the 29-year-old as a potential replacement in midfield following the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. Rodri's importance to Pep Guardiola's team has only increased, especially after City's poor run last season during his injury absence, highlighting his central role. The club has expressed full confidence in Rodri, viewing the new contract as a strong statement to deter any transfer attempts by rivals. Despite speculation about a return to La Liga, sources suggest Rodri is settled in Manchester and prioritizes staying at City, with the final decision resting with him. Manchester City’s board is keen to finalize the offer soon to end Real Madrid’s hopes of signing the midfielder.