Khaberni - Negotiations between Real Madrid and Manchester City have reached a critical stage regarding the transfer of the Spanish international midfielder Rodrigo Hernandez "Rodri," in one of the most exciting and anticipated moves of the summer transfer window.
According to Sky Sports, the two clubs have opened direct communication lines to finalize the deal. Despite an implicit agreement on the possibility of completing the transfer, the financial obstacle still exists between the two sides:
Manchester City's Demands
The English champions have set a price of 75 million euros (about 81 million dollars) to let go of their midfield maestro, while the royal club prefers to seal the deal for a lower price, offering an initial sum of 50 million euros (about 54 million dollars) plus additional variables and performance-related incentives.
The gap between the offer and the demands stands at 25 million euros (about 27 million dollars), which is currently being negotiated by both parties to be reduced.
Rejection of Renewal
The player's desire plays a pivotal role in advancing the negotiations as the Spanish star (30 years old) expresses a strong desire to return to his hometown Madrid and embark on a new experience at "Santiago Bernabeu".
Despite Rodri having a contract with the Citizens until the summer of 2027, he has flatly rejected all recent renewal offers from the English club's management, putting Manchester City in a position to financially benefit from selling him this summer rather than seeing his market value decline as his contract nears its end.
An Irreplaceable Tactical Piece
Rodri is seen within the corridors of Real Madrid as the prime target to bolster the midfield and the ideal regulator of the game's rhythm as a true holding midfielder.
The Spanish international has a record filled with historic contributions since joining Manchester City in 2019 from Atletico Madrid, proving himself as a player for big occasions, and this is evident from his historic goal against Inter Milan that won City the 2023 Champions League title, alongside leading "La Roja" to the 2024 European Nations Championship and winning the Ballon d'Or.
With the positions getting closer and the player's clear desire, sports circles speculate that an official announcement of the deal is just a matter of time once a satisfactory financial formula is reached for both parties.
