🚨 Rodri Delivers Transfer Verdict: “I’m Not Leaving Man City!”
Real Madrid renew pursuit after Kroos exit — but the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner slams the door shut!
Manchester City’s midfield general Rodri has reportedly made it clear he’s not interested in a summer switch to Real Madrid, despite mounting pressure from Los Blancos president Florentino Perez. With Toni Kroos’ retirement leaving a massive hole in Madrid’s engine room, Rodri — the reigning Ballon d’Or winner — is seen as the perfect replacement.
But Rodri isn’t budging.
> “I’m happy at City,” sources close to him say. “Leaving now is not on the table.”
Despite not playing since a September knee injury, the Spanish maestro remains central to Guardiola’s long-term vision. His current deal runs until 2027, and Madrid’s alternative — Martin Zubimendi — reportedly prefers a move to the Spanish capital. But Ancelotti and Perez remain fixated on Rodri.
The stakes:
Madrid need a midfield dictator — and fast.
Arsenal humiliated them in the UCL quarters.
They trail Barça in the league by 4 points with 6 games left.
But Rodri’s €130M value and iron-clad loyalty to City may leave Madrid’s summer rebuild without its dream piece.
