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Real Madrid Confident on Rodri Deal Amid Surgery

7/25/2026

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Real Madrid Eyes Rodri

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez says the club is confident it will sign midfielder Rodri, citing a personal-term agreement.
Rodri, in the final year of his Manchester City contract, plans a minor back operation to be ready by late August.
Manchester City confirmed no offer or negotiations for Rodri, with analysts saying his move could force Real Madrid to sell Aurélien Tchouaméni or Eduardo Camavinga, aiding Manchester United.

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Rodri Misses Opener

Rodri will undergo back surgery on Monday, with manager Enzo Maresca saying he will rest before training.
Maresca expects Rodri to miss the season-opening match against Bournemouth on August 23 and the Community Shield on August 16.
Rodri’s injury record includes a 2024 ACL rupture and a recent groin problem that cost him five league games.
Goalkeeper James Trafford is in talks with Leeds United about a possible transfer away from City.

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Historical Context

In 2000 Florentino Pérez won the Real Madrid presidency and immediately broke the world-record by buying Luís Figo from Barcelona for €60 million, launching the Galácticos policy of signing a superstar each summer. The strategy continued with Zidane, Ronaldo and Beckham, inflating transfer values throughout the 2000s. Pérez’s renewed quest in 2024 for midfielder Rodri echoes that same market-driven approach.

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Real Madrid Eyes Rodri

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez says the club is confident it will sign midfielder Rodri, citing a personal-term agreement.
Rodri, in the final year of his Manchester City contract, plans a minor back operation to be ready by late August.
Manchester City confirmed no offer or negotiations for Rodri, with analysts saying his move could force Real Madrid to sell Aurélien Tchouaméni or Eduardo Camavinga, aiding Manchester United.

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