Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season. The reported departure has been linked to the possibility that Rodri could also leave. Real Madrid are said to be informing both the club and Rodri about their interest. Rodri has faced significant injuries over the last two years, yet he remains regarded as one of the best defensive midfielders. His intermittent availability has been viewed as a factor in City falling short of another Premier League title. In 2025-26, Rodri has made 17 starts in the league. Real Madrid are also expected to undergo major changes this summer, with Jose Mourinho reportedly returning to the Bernabeu and preparing transfer lists.
"Pep Guardiola will reportedly leave Manchester City at the end of the season. His departure, according to Marca, has opened the door for Rodri to leave as well, and Real Madrid are wasting no time in making the Premier League club and the player himself aware of their interest in his services."
"Despite struggling with significant injuries over the last two years, Rodri remains one of the best defensive midfielders in the game, and his occasional unavailability has been perceived as one of the reasons why City ultimately fell short in their pursuit of another Premier League title this season."
"The 29-year-old has made only 17 starts in the English top flight in 2025-26, and could add one more when City welcome Aston Villa to the Etihad in the final round on Sunday."
"There will certainly be huge changes at Real this summer. Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to return to the Santiago Bernabeu dugout, and it's been said that the Portuguese tactician already has a list of players for sale, as well as that of potential targets in the transfer market."
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