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Real Madrid reignite interest in Rodri as transfer limit set for Man City star

<p>According to Mundo Deportivo, via <a href="https://sportwitness.co.uk/club-ready-to-make-exception-to-sign-manchester-city-player-belief-its-worth-it-to-deviate-from-plan/" target="_blank">Sport Witness</a>, Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is said to have asked for a new midfielder this summer, with Los Blancos willing to pay €100 million (£86.6m) for the 29-year-old. </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The report adds that Madrid understands that 'none of them (midfielders) are worth (€100m) it' except Rodri, and the Spanish giants 'really like' the Spain international. Rodri initially said he "<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/rodri-responds-to-real-madrid-transfer-talk-man-city-star-outlines-plans-for-the-future/bltd90dda101635819b#cs881a2ec5f5fe61e2" target="_blank">doesn't think of other teams"</a> when he is playing for a club, before later stating in 2024 that if Madrid call you, "you have to pay attention". But Madrid reportedly admit signing him will be difficult.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Rodri, who angered much of Madrid's support when he beat Vinicius Junior to the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/official-rodri-wins-ballon-d-or-beating-real-madrid-superstar-vinicius-jr-to-biggest-individual-award-in-football/bltf74941fa191d49cd" target="_blank">2024 Ballon d'Or</a> and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/video-rodri-mocking-vinicius-jr-ballon-d-or-real-madrid-star/blt82ece52abb3f27cd" target="_blank">revelled in edging out the winger</a>, still has two years left on his City contract. So next year, more teams may move for the experienced midfielder.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Rodri, who is trying to regain his top form after a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/man-city-warned-against-rushing-rodri-back-ruptured-acl-injury-expert-return-touted-before-end-of-season/bltb084e027455da670" target="_blank">lengthy knee injury</a>, will soon return to City as they prepare for the 2025/26 Premier League season. The Spaniard is likely to be key for Pep Guardiola's men next term. </p>

WHAT NEXT?

Real Madrid reignite interest in Rodri as transfer limit set for Man City star | Goal.com

Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Rodri but have set a transfer limit for the Manchester City star.