According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have begun their pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, making first contact with the Premier League club as they seek to bring the Spanish international back to La Liga.
The move represents a major shift in the club’s transfer strategy after months of showing little intent to pursue the midfielder.
Rodri has emerged as one of Real Madrid’s top transfer priorities following his impressive performances for Spain, including his role in the nation’s World Cup-winning campaign.
The club reportedly views the midfielder as the ideal addition to strengthen its midfield, praising his ability to dictate the tempo of matches and provide stability in possession.
The 30-year-old remains under contract with Manchester City until 2027, meaning any transfer would require negotiations with the English club.
However, Real Madrid are believed to hope that Rodri’s potential desire to return to Spain could play a significant role in the discussions.
With pre-season approaching, Madrid are eager to accelerate negotiations and finalise an agreement before the midfielder returns to Manchester City training.
What began as internal interest has now developed into a strategic priority for the Spanish giants.
Should Real Madrid succeed in convincing Manchester City to negotiate, Rodri could become one of the club’s marquee signings of the summer transfer window.
