Rodri drops HUGE Real Madrid transfer hint

Cameron Smith

• 22 Nov 2024 08:30 GMT
• 3 min read

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has fuelled exit speculation after admitting that he would be interested in joining La Liga giants Real Madrid.

The Spain international has been heavily linked with a move to Los Blancos in recent months and The Transfers Podcast understands that Florentino Perez has instructed club officials to bring Rodri to the Santiago Bernabeu in 2025.

Real Madrid are expected to submit a formal offer for the Man City superstar next summer, and we have been informed that Pep Guardiola’s side are aware of Los Blancos’ interest in the 28-year-old.

OFFICIAL: Pep Guardiola signs Man City contract extension

Rodri has now revealed that he would be open to joining the Spanish giants in the future.

“When Real Madrid call you, the best club in history and the most successful… it makes you proud and you always have to listen,” he admitted during an interview with El Larguero.

“It’s obvious. You always have to pay attention.”

READ MORE: Guardiola chooses Rodri replacement for January transfer window

Rodri left La Liga to join Man City in 2019, but The Transfers Podcast has been told that he is open to the idea of returning to Spain and Real Madrid appear to be the frontrunners for his signature, despite his history with their fierce rivals Atletico.

The 28-year-old will have two years remaining on his current Man City contract when the 2025 summer transfer window opens, but the reigning Premier League champions are eager to extend his deal in the coming months.

Rodri, who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or after a stellar year for both club and country, is currently sidelined with an ACL injury, but he is aiming to return to action ahead of the Club World Cup next summer.

Rodri on Pep Guardiola

In addition to admitting that a move to Real Madrid would be of interest, Rodri also revealed his delight at Pep Guardiola’s recent contract extension at Man City.

“It's a joy that he has decided to continue,” the Spain midfielder said. “He has been the most influential coach of my career.

“It's a joy for the club and for all the Cityzens. When I signed there I was told that he was going to stay for one or two years and then he would leave!”