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Rodri Defers Man City Future, Madrid Eyes Him

6/2/2026

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Summary

Rodri Delays Decision

Rodri said he will wait until after the World Cup to discuss his Manchester City future.
His contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, leaving one year remaining.
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme pledged to sign a player like Rodri if elected on June 7, while incumbent Florentino Pérez has not commented.
Rodri, Spain’s World Cup captain, emphasized his focus on helping the national team win the tournament.

Summary

Rodri Inspires Humility

Enzo Maresca will start pre-season with 19 Manchester City players, limiting training due to the World Cup.
Rodri (Manchester City captain) urged teammates to adopt Rafa Nadal’s “one more ball, one more effort” mindset and to play without the ball, stressing humility.
Defender Josko Gvardiol said he is happy at City, has everything he needs and will not discuss his future.

History

Historical Context

In July 2009 Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United for Real Madrid for a world-record £80 million fee, a transfer confirmed on 1 July. The presentation drew 80,000 fans, surpassing the 75,000 who had welcomed Diego Maradona at Napoli, and earned agent Jorge Mendes about £4 million, reshaping European transfer markets and heightening Real Madrid’s commercial clout.

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Rodri Delays Decision

Rodri said he will wait until after the World Cup to discuss his Manchester City future.
His contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, leaving one year remaining.
Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme pledged to sign a player like Rodri if elected on June 7, while incumbent Florentino Pérez has not commented.
Rodri, Spain’s World Cup captain, emphasized his focus on helping the national team win the tournament.

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