Manchester City midfielder Rodri does not believe being a former Atletico Madrid player rules him out of joining Real Madrid and has said "you can't turn down the best clubs in the world". The 29-year-old Spain midfielder, who has made 293 appearances for City since joining from La Liga club Atletico in 2019, will be out of contract next summer. Despite making 47 appearances for Atletico, Rodri said he would consider joining city rivals Real. Rodri has won 12 major trophies with Pep Guardiola's side, including four Premier League titles and one Champions League. Rodri has made 59 appearances for his country and won the European Championships in 2024 and the Nations League the year before.

Source: BBC March 26, 2026 16:22 UTC