It is no surprise that Man City are trying to speed up the process of signing a contract with Rodri. As one of the most important and contributing stars in recent years, the Spanish midfielder has received a new offer with an attractive salary, almost equal to stars like Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.
renewing contracts with key players with a 3-year deadline between the two sides has become a practice of Man City. With only 2 years left on the contract, the negotiating position will be in favor of the players. They can demand a higher salary and this also makes it easier for other teams to approach and convince players to leave.
A typical example is the case of today's Leroy Sane. The Citizens have offered the German star a new contract for a long time, but there have been disagreements between the two sides and Sane have basically expressed their intention to leave in early 2019. Man City certainly do not want to fall into a similar situation by keeping Rodri before the time is right.
Man City's board are optimistic that Rodri will agree to a contract extension. In recent years, players have often been offered more attractive salaries to stay where they are happy and the 28-year-old star may be among them. Currently, the EURO 2024 champion is having the best of everything at the Etihad.
However, Real Madrid are always a potential threat. Not many clubs have the financial capacity and great ambition to be able to sign Rodri. However, Man City has always been wary that one day Real Madrid will be interested in the Spanish star. The Citizens' concern is completely justified when it seems like that day has come.
After Rodri shined and won EURO 2024 with the Spanish national team, combined with the award as the best player of the tournament, his value has skyrocketed. Dani Carvajal has publicly admitted that he advised Rodri to move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Although Real Madrid are very interested in recruiting Rodri, even they realize that this is difficult. Los Blancos do not intend to offer a salary equivalent to Man City's offer and are not willing to pay the huge transfer fee as The Citizens are demanding.
However, Real Madrid are still waiting for the results of 115 allegations of violating the financial fair play law issued by the Premier League against Man City. The trial has begun and a verdict is expected early next year. If The Citizens are convicted and have to face a heavy penalty, the Madrid team could take the opportunity to recruit Rodri.
Rodri's biggest decision now is whether to sign a new contract and commit to the remaining years of his career at Man City or not? Or, he will wait and see what happens with the allegations against his home team, thereby considering Real Madrid's next move.
With Rodri's contract still having 3 years left, waiting a few months to make a decision will not cause too many short-term consequences. Only when Man City were convicted will the possibility of the 1996-born star moving to Madrid next summer come true.
Even if Man City is not punished, Real Madrid's attempt to bring Rodri back within the next 12 months will still face many financial difficulties. Therefore, the Etihad team will not have to worry about the future of the Spanish midfielder. However, the upcoming verdict on The Citizens will have a huge impact on the Manchester transfer market in particular and Europe in general.
