Rodri closing in on Real Madrid move
- A Rodri move to Real Madrid is gathering pace โ 5 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by FootballTransfers (report referencing David Ornstein), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.
What the reports say
- Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer (operating on the basis he will join). โ FootballTransfers (reporting David Ornstein / The Athletic)
- Real Madrid remain confident/optimistic about signing Rodri this summer despite no formal club-to-club talks yet (additional outlets pick up The Athletic reporting). โ The Hard Tackle (summarising The Athletic / David Ornstein reporting)
- Real Madrid are reportedly working on signing Rodri and are operating on the belief he could join this summer (coverage referencing Ornstein). โ Yahoo Sports (syndicated coverage of Romano/Ornstein reports)
- Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pรฉrez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table. โ Fabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post collected on his Telegram channel)
Rodri is a 30-year-old defensive midfielder at Manchester City, rated 50.6 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 308th of 376 on scout potential in the Premier League. An experienced operator, he has been a regular starter this season (67.2% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.51 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rodri.
Availability note: missed 13 games through injury this season โ his ratings are weighted to the games he was fit for.
- FFootballTransfers (reporting David Ornstein / The Athletic)Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer (operating on the basis he will join).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Real Madrid are working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City this summer (operating on the basis he will join).
26 JulRead full article โ - TThe Hard Tackle (summarising The Athletic / David Ornstein reporting)Real Madrid remain confident/optimistic about signing Rodri this summer despite no formal club-to-club talks yet (additional outlets pick up The Athletic reporting).Trusted 85%
Real Madrid remain confident/optimistic about signing Rodri this summer despite no formal club-to-club talks yet (additional outlets pick up The Athletic reporting).
25 JulRead full article โ - YYahoo Sports (syndicated coverage of Romano/Ornstein reports)Real Madrid are reportedly working on signing Rodri and are operating on the belief he could join this summer (coverage referencing Ornstein).ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Real Madrid are reportedly working on signing Rodri and are operating on the belief he could join this summer (coverage referencing Ornstein).
24 JulRead full article โ - FFabrizio Romano (Telegram / X post collected on his Telegram channel)Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pรฉrez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Reports that Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but Real president Florentino Pรฉrez has not given the green light; Manchester City have a renewal offer on the table.
22 JulRead full article โ - FFootball365 (reporting Romano)Real Madrid have decided their stance on signing Rodri after internal discussions โ Fabrizio Romano reported Perez had weighed in on the decision.Trusted 85%
Real Madrid have decided their stance on signing Rodri after internal discussions โ Fabrizio Romano reported Perez had weighed in on the decision.
21 JulRead full article โ - TThe GuardianManchester City hope Rodri will sign a new contract but are braced for a bid from Real Madrid, who are preparing an offer after his World Cup displays.ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 79%
Manchester City hope Rodri will sign a new contract but are braced for a bid from Real Madrid, who are preparing an offer after his World Cup displays.
27 JulRead full article โ - SSky Sport (Germany)Reports claim Real Madrid have held secret talks about Rodri and are actively pursuing the signing.Trusted 75%
Reports claim Real Madrid have held secret talks about Rodri and are actively pursuing the signing.
24 JulRead full article โ - TThe IndependentRodri will consider his future after the World Cup amid Real Madrid links; his City contract runs until June 2027 and City continue talks.Trusted 75%
Rodri will consider his future after the World Cup amid Real Madrid links; his City contract runs until June 2027 and City continue talks.
- GGlobo (ge.globo.com)Real Madrid are preparing an offer for Rodri โ reports in Europe suggest a fee equivalent to nearly R$350 million were being discussed in some outlets.Mixed 50%
Real Madrid are preparing an offer for Rodri โ reports in Europe suggest a fee equivalent to nearly R$350 million were being discussed in some outlets.
27 JulRead full article โ - HHindustan TimesReal Madrid have targeted Rodri after his World Cup heroics and are understood to be actively working on a deal.Mixed 50%
Real Madrid have targeted Rodri after his World Cup heroics and are understood to be actively working on a deal.
24 JulRead full article โ - TTVR (Romania)Local-language/European coverage: Romanian outlet TVR reports rising stakes in a potential Rodri transfer to Real Madrid and cites transfer journalists (Romanian language coverage).Mixed 50%
Local-language/European coverage: Romanian outlet TVR reports rising stakes in a potential Rodri transfer to Real Madrid and cites transfer journalists (Romanian language coverage).
24 JulRead full article โ - EEl Espaรฑol (Spain)El Espaรฑol analyses that Rodri's World Cup form has reopened Real Madrid's interest and that any move will depend on the club's sporting model and Perez's decision.Mixed 50%
El Espaรฑol analyses that Rodri's World Cup form has reopened Real Madrid's interest and that any move will depend on the club's sporting model and Perez's decision.
23 JulRead full article โ - SSports Illustrated (SI.com)Sports Illustrated explains the main obstacle to a Rodri move to Real Madrid โ Rom ano's update that Perez hasn't approved and City have offered a renewal.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Sports Illustrated explains the main obstacle to a Rodri move to Real Madrid โ Rom ano's update that Perez hasn't approved and City have offered a renewal.
21 JulRead full article โ - FFox Sports (Mexico)Fox Sports (Mexico) reports a reported shift in Real Madrid's stance and says Rodri could be close to joining after Fabrizio Romano comments.Mixed 50%
Fox Sports (Mexico) reports a reported shift in Real Madrid's stance and says Rodri could be close to joining after Fabrizio Romano comments.
21 JulRead full article โ - PPrensa Libre (Guatemala)Prensa Libre (Guatemala) reports Rodri as an objective for Real Madrid after the World Cup and relays sources saying he dreams of a return to Spain and Real.Mixed 50%
Prensa Libre (Guatemala) reports Rodri as an objective for Real Madrid after the World Cup and relays sources saying he dreams of a return to Spain and Real.
20 JulRead full article โ - MMundo DeportivoMundo Deportivo reports Rodri is leaving his future open and will decide after the World Cup; notes links to Real Madrid and that City have a contract until 2027.Mixed 50%
Mundo Deportivo reports Rodri is leaving his future open and will decide after the World Cup; notes links to Real Madrid and that City have a contract until 2027.
17 JulRead full article โ - LL'EquipeL'รquipe reports Real Madrid are considering Rodri after his World Cup performance and covers reactions inside Madrid; cites reports of interest.Mixed 46%
L'รquipe reports Real Madrid are considering Rodri after his World Cup performance and covers reactions inside Madrid; cites reports of interest.
22 JulRead full article โ - GGoalReal Madrid have made an approach / opened talks to sign Rodri from Manchester City (concrete verbal approach reported).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
Real Madrid have made an approach / opened talks to sign Rodri from Manchester City (concrete verbal approach reported).
4d agoRead full article โ - GGoalCoverage summarising transfer reports: Real Madrid are said to be operating on the basis that Rodri will join them this summer (analysis/round-up).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 42%
Coverage summarising transfer reports: Real Madrid are said to be operating on the basis that Rodri will join them this summer (analysis/round-up).
- AASAS (Spain) reports on Real Madrid's internal discussions and says Rodri's desire to join clashes with club realities; covers Romano's update and Madrid thinking.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 40%
AS (Spain) reports on Real Madrid's internal discussions and says Rodri's desire to join clashes with club realities; covers Romano's update and Madrid thinking.
23 JulRead full article โ - SSky SportsSky Sports reports Rodri is pushing for a move to Real Madrid after the World Cup and that City have a renewal offer on the table.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 38%
Sky Sports reports Rodri is pushing for a move to Real Madrid after the World Cup and that City have a renewal offer on the table.
22 JulRead full article โ - YYahoo SportsYahoo Sports republishes Fabrizio Romano's update: Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but transfer depends on Florentino Pรฉrez and City still have renewal proposal.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 38%
Yahoo Sports republishes Fabrizio Romano's update: Rodri 'dreams of Real Madrid' but transfer depends on Florentino Pรฉrez and City still have renewal proposal.
21 JulRead full article โ - BbeIN SPORTS (English)Real Madrid have identified Rodri as a top target after his World Cup performance and are preparing to pursue the Manchester City midfielder.Low-trust 33%
Real Madrid have identified Rodri as a top target after his World Cup performance and are preparing to pursue the Manchester City midfielder.
26 JulRead full article โ - SSportsMoleReports citing Fabrizio Romano state Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri and indicate Madrid are prepared to spend over โฌ50m.Low-trust 30%
Reports citing Fabrizio Romano state Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri and indicate Madrid are prepared to spend over โฌ50m.
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