Is Rodri going to Barcelona? How Man City star's proposed Real Madrid transfer has taken shocking twist originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona may be fierce on the field, but the battle between the Clasico foes now extends to signing Spain's best midfielder.
Following Rodri's return to global prominence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading Spain to victory and winning the Golden Ball on the way, the Manchester City midfielder had placed himself back in the spotlight after an ACL tear had cut down his top-level stardom.
This summer's performances had placed Rodri on the wish list for Real Madrid, who hoped to capitalise on his return to prominence and his reported desire to return to his home country.
Now, there's been a major twist in his transfer saga, with all signs pointing towards a move to the Santiago Bernabeu until their Clasico rivals appeared to swoop in and change the narrative.
#madrid
The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona may be fierce on the field, but the battle between the Clasico foes now extends to signing Spain's best midfielder.
Following Rodri's return to global prominence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, leading Spain to victory and winning the Golden Ball on the way, the Manchester City midfielder had placed himself back in the spotlight after an ACL tear had cut down his top-level stardom.
This summer's performances had placed Rodri on the wish list for Real Madrid, who hoped to capitalise on his return to prominence and his reported desire to return to his home country.
Now, there's been a major twist in his transfer saga, with all signs pointing towards a move to the Santiago Bernabeu until their Clasico rivals appeared to swoop in and change the narrative.
#madrid
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