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Rodri Open to Real Madrid, Despite Atleti Past
26 Mar
Summary
- Rodri is open to joining Real Madrid despite his Atlético Madrid history.
- He has just over a year left on his contract with Manchester City.
- Rodri expressed a desire to return to LaLiga eventually.

Manchester City's Rodri, the current Ballon d'Or holder, has opened the door to a potential transfer to Real Madrid, despite his history with rivals Atlético Madrid. Rodri, who is currently recovering from a knee injury sustained in 2024, has just over one year left on his contract with Manchester City, which is set to expire in June 2027. He acknowledged that past players have made similar career transitions and that the world's best clubs should not be discounted.
Rodri spent several years within Atlético Madrid's youth system before moving to Villarreal and then rejoining Atlético for the 2018-19 season. His impressive performances led Manchester City to sign him. He has since become a pivotal player for City and Spain, winning the Ballon d'Or following Spain's Euro 2024 triumph.
He confirmed his intention to eventually return to Spain's LaLiga. While Real Madrid did not sign a central midfielder in the previous summer transfer window, reports suggest they are considering such a move for the 2026-27 season.




