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Real Madrid Near €60-75 million Deal for Rodri

8/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

Real Madrid are close to signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri after reaching a verbal agreement.
Rodri has rejected all other offers, saying only Real Madrid’s white shirt interests him.
Manchester City demand €75 million, while Real Madrid hope to pay about €60 million, with transfer clauses set between €65 million and €75 million.
Reports say Madrid would pay $57.5 million (€50 million) versus a top asking price of $86.3 million (€75 million).
Rodri’s contract runs until June 30 2027.

History

Historical Context

In 2009 Real Madrid shattered the world-transfer record by paying £80 million (€94 million) for Cristiano Ronaldo, a move that cemented Florentino Pérez’s Galácticos strategy of buying elite stars. The policy persisted, and the club now targets Manchester City midfielder Rodri, offering roughly €60 million against the £75 million asking price, echoing the 2009 splurge.

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Story summary

Real Madrid are close to signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri after reaching a verbal agreement.
Rodri has rejected all other offers, saying only Real Madrid’s white shirt interests him.
Manchester City demand €75 million, while Real Madrid hope to pay about €60 million, with transfer clauses set between €65 million and €75 million.
Reports say Madrid would pay $57.5 million (€50 million) versus a top asking price of $86.3 million (€75 million).
Rodri’s contract runs until June 30 2027.

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