Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are looking to secure Rodri’s long-term future with a new contract amid growing interest from Real Madrid.

Real Madrid are always on the lookout for players who could further bolster their squad, and they seem to have their eyes set on Manchester City mainstay Rodri. Los Blancos have been constantly linked with the Spanish midfielder in recent weeks.

Manchester City are well aware of the Spanish giants’ interest in their midfield star, and according to a report from Fichajes, the Manchester-based giants are looking to hand him a new lucrative deal to bring an end to speculations. They want to secure his long-term future and keep Madrid at bay.

Rodri has not looked back since joining Manchester City in the summer of 2019 from Atletico Madrid. Not only has he established himself as one of the mainstays in Pep Guardiola’s team, but he is also widely regarded as one of the best players in the world.

The 29-year-old was at the peak of his powers when he won the Ballon d’Or last year, but things have only gone downhill for him since. He suffered a cruciate ligament tear at the start of the 2024/25 season and was forced to watch from the sidelines as Manhester City struggled in all competitions.

Despite his injury, the interest in his services remains intact. Real Madrid are one of the clubs that have been keeping a close eye on him. Xabi Alonso wants to bring in a world-class midfielder who can help him have more control in the centre of the park.

Manchester City are trying their best to keep hold of Rodri

Rodri is considered an ideal fit for his system, and he could even end up being an upgrade on Aurelien Tchouameni. While Los Blancos are aware that signing him won’t be easy because of his contract situation and the fact that he is an integral part of Guardiola’s plans, they are still willing to try their luck.

However, Manchester City want to ward off the Spanish club’s advances once and for all with a new deal. They want to ensure Rodri continues at the club. As a result, they are willing to offer him a new long-term contract that will tie him down to the club until 2030.

It would double his current salary of €11 million per season, making him the second-highest-paid player in the squad, behind only Erling Haaland. With Madrid lurking, it will be interesting to see if Rodri agrees to sign this deal.