Rodri Dreams of Real Madrid Move, But Would Not Rule Out Barcelona

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has emerged as one of the biggest names linked with a summer transfer, despite remaining under contract with the Premier League champions until 2027.

While City are determined to keep the Spain international, several European giants are closely monitoring his situation. Real Madrid are widely regarded as the club showing the strongest interest, with the Spanish midfielder reportedly high on their shortlist after being named the Best Player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain have also entered the race, according to recent reports, while Barcelona are exploring the possibility of signing the Spanish captain, as reported by Catalunya Radio.

Catalan media outlets state that Barcelona are planning to strengthen their midfield regardless of Frenkie de Jong's injury status. The club is said to admire Rodri's qualities and has already made inquiries about his availability.

In a later broadcast, cited by Foot Mercato, Catalunya Radio reported that "the player dreams of representing Real Madrid, but he would not necessarily reject a Barcelona offer if the opportunity arose."

With interest growing from Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, Rodri's future is expected to remain one of the standout stories of the summer transfer window as speculation continues over where the Spanish star could play next.