Manchester City is ready to give Rodri, the reigning Ballon d'Or, a new contract.
The Spanish midfielder has been negotiating a new contract with Man City for nearly a year. However, Rodri was sidelined until the final week of the season when he suffered a cruciate ligament tear in September last year.
Man City's medical team was surprised by Rodri's recovery speed. And now he will play an important role at the FIFA Club World Cup. This player came off the bench in the penultimate match of the season.
The Etihad team hopes that the 28-year-old will sign a new contract. Obviously, even if coach Pep Guardiola wants to reform Man City with new winds, Rodri is still an irreplaceable factor.
Rodri has two more years left on his current contract, worth £200,000 a week. The new contract will keep him at the Etihad until 2029 and become Man City's second highest-paid player after Erling Haaland.
Real Madrid have long expressed their admiration for Rodri, who once played for Atletico Madrid.
Rodri scored the decisive goal to help Man City win the Champions League in 2023. He was previously considered the world's top defensive midfielder.
Man City's 2024-2025 season was disrupted after the Spanish midfielder suffered an injury in the match against Arsenal. They have only finished third in the Premier League and have enough money to qualify for next season's Champions League.
This week, Man City will complete the deal to recruit midfielder Tijjani Reijnders of AC Milan for 60 million pounds. They are also looking to sign a £35 million contract with Lyon midfielder Rayan Cherki before flying to the US.
Reijnders will not be the only Dutchman to visit the Etihad ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. Former Liverpool assistant coach Pep Lijnders has also agreed to take on a similar role under Pep Guardiola.
Former West Ham midfielder Alessandro Diamanti, now coach of the Melbourne City youth team, could also take on a role in Guardiola's coaching staff.
To prepare for the FIFA Club World Cup, Man City will leave for the US next month. They will play their opening match against Wydad AC on June 18.
This is an opportunity for Man City to prove their ability on the international stage after a forgettable campaign. Rodri's return will certainly be an important factor to make The Citizens more confident.
