Rodri Open to Real Madrid Transfer in Contract's Final Year

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has left the door open for a potential transfer to Real Madrid, stating that he could not turn down an opportunity from one of the world's top clubs as he enters the final year of his contract with the English champions.

The 29-year-old Spaniard, speaking during an international break with Spain, expressed a desire to return to La Liga at some point in his career. Rodri, who joined Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in 2019 for a reported 62.5 million pounds, has become a cornerstone of Pep Guardiola's squad. In nearly 300 appearances across all competitions, he has contributed to 12 major trophies, including four Premier League titles and the 2023 Champions League, where he scored the winning goal in the final against Inter Milan to secure a historic treble. Last year, Rodri became the first Spanish player in over six decades to win the Ballon d'Or, recognizing his status as one of the premier defensive midfielders in global football.

Rodri's comments came in an interview with Spanish radio station Onda Cero, ahead of Spain's friendly matches against Serbia and Egypt as preparation for the 2026 World Cup in North America. "I'd like to return,...