Rodri has reportedly made up his mind about his future. Although Barcelona have recently shown interest in the Manchester City midfielder, the Spanish international is said to have only one destination in mind if he leaves England: Real Madrid.
With just one year remaining on his contract, Rodri has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, and most recently Barcelona. However, according to the report, the 2026 World Cup winner has made it clear that his priority is to wear the famous white shirt of Real Madrid.
His desire to return to La Liga, combined with his impressive performances at the World Cup and positive internal assessments, has encouraged Real Madrid to seriously consider signing him.
Barcelona are aware of Rodri's preference. While the Catalan club has made initial contact with people close to the player, it has not yet opened negotiations with Manchester City. The club's interest reportedly increased following Frenkie de Jong's injury, but Rodri's clear preference for Madrid makes any deal difficult.
Financially, Barcelona also face significant challenges. After spending heavily on new signings and focusing on reinforcing other areas of the squad, matching City's reported €75 million asking price appears unlikely.
Real Madrid remain optimistic but cautious. Manchester City are believed to value Rodri at around €75 million, although Madrid hope to negotiate the fee down to approximately €60 million. Before completing the transfer, the Spanish giants would also need to free up at least one squad spot.
Meanwhile, Rodri is enjoying a well-earned holiday in Montenegro following Spain's World Cup triumph while continuing his recovery from a minor back procedure. He is expected to remain relaxed as he waits for developments regarding what could become one of the biggest transfers of the summer.
