--- title: "Rodri on the verge of a record transfer: 'Real' prepares an offer, 'City' fights for the captain" description: "'Real' is preparing an official offer for Rodri after his triumph at the World Cup! πŸ† 'Manchester City' hopes to keep the captain, but the interest of 'Barca' and PSG only fuels the intrigue. πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έβš½" date: 2026-07-28T11:04:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/rodri-on-the-verge-of-a-record-transfer-real-prepares-an-offer-city-fights-for-the-captain tags: [rodrigo, real-madrid, manchester-city, world-cup, transfer-news] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Rodri on the verge of a record transfer: 'Real' prepares an offer, 'City' fights for the captain ![Rodri lifts the Ballon d'Or, symbolizing his status as the world's best player amid rumors of a record transfer to Real Madrid](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/28/real-madrid-gotovit-predlozhenie-za-rodrigo-manchester-city/real-madrid-gotovit-predlozhenie-za-rodrigo-manchester-city-1.webp) One of the most intriguing transfer stories of the season is unfolding in the European football world. 'Manchester City' is preparing for an official offer from Madrid's 'Real' for the transfer of their key midfielder, Rodri. The Spanish giant, which previously rejected the idea of signing the midfielder, has radically revised its position after his triumph at the World Cup. ### 'Real' changes strategy after the World Cup The decision of the Madrid club is directly linked to the impressive performance of the 30-year-old Spaniard at the recent World Championship. As captain, Rodri led the Spanish national team to victory and was awarded the 'Golden Ball' as the best player of the tournament. It was this success that convinced the management of the 'whites' of the need to strengthen the squad with this specific player, despite the fact that they had previously rejected the possibility of his transfer. ### 'Manchester City's' position and negotiations Despite serious interest from the main competitor in La Liga, the 'citizens' remain optimistic. The management of the English club hopes to convince the footballer to sign a new agreement. Rodri's current contract with 'Manchester City' runs until June 2027, and a proposal for its extension has been on the player's desk for a long time. Negotiations are continuing in an active mode. ### Words of the player himself and the medical aspect The midfielder himself did not rule out the possibility of moving to the Madrid club as early as spring. In his comments, he noted: 'The fact that I played for 'Atletico' will not prevent me from playing for 'Real'. Other players have done so. One does not refuse an offer from one of the best clubs in the world'. A successful performance for the national team also helped dispel doubts about the midfielder's physical form, which arose after two injury-plagued seasons at the club. However, it should be noted that upon returning from North America, Rodri must undergo back surgery, which may affect the timing of his return to action. ### Interest of other giants The activity of 'Real' may provoke a reaction from other top European clubs. In particular, 'Barcelona' is considering the possibility of strengthening the squad due to the serious injury of Frenkie de Jong, and PSG has long shown sympathy for the Spaniard's game. At the same time, other loud rumors do not subside on the transfer market: it was previously reported that 'Liverpool' is negotiating with PSG for the star of the French national team, whose price is 170 million euros.