Manchester City is already making moves for Rodrygo—first offer submitted to Real Madrid.
The Premier League champions test the waters with an initial offer as Rodrygo’s future at the Bernabéu comes into question.
Manchester City Already Preparing Bid for Rodrygo, Contacts Real Madrid with Initial Offer
Manchester City is carefully monitoring Rodrygo Goes’ situation at Real Madrid and has begun taking steps toward a potential transfer. Aware that the Brazilian forward might face a more complicated role in the upcoming season—especially with the arrival of new stars—the English club has decided to make a first approach to assess Madrid’s stance.
City’s strategy is straightforward: submit a tentative offer, then increase it if necessary to eventually persuade the Spanish giants. For now, Rodrygo has remained silent but is expected to speak with Real Madrid soon regarding his future.
Although club president Florentino Pérez has no intention of selling Rodrygo, the door is not entirely closed. If the player himself requests a move and the offer is substantial, Madrid may be open to letting him go. Despite a less-than-stellar season, Rodrygo’s talent is undeniable, and demand for him on the market remains high—another reason why Real Madrid would prefer not to part ways with him.
At the moment, neither Rodrygo nor his representatives have commented publicly, choosing instead to wait and see how the situation evolves. The Brazilian international is under contract until June 30, 2028, and in his latest statements, he reiterated his desire to remain at Real Madrid for many more years.
Summer Transfer Saga Looming
This summer is shaping up to be full of uncertainty at the Bernabéu, as the makeup of next season’s squad remains unclear. Rodrygo is one of the club’s most marketable assets—just behind Vinícius Jr., Mbappé, and Bellingham in terms of profile. However, while those three are locked in for the next season, Rodrygo’s future could still shift.
There were also rumors about Vinícius potentially leaving, particularly for Saudi Arabia, but the Brazilian star has no interest in that path—at least not anytime soon. He still sees himself succeeding in Europe for many years to come. For now, his focus is on continuing at Madrid, though no contract extension has been finalized.
No Rush from Madrid
Real Madrid is taking a calm and calculated approach to the summer transfer window. With the FIFA Club World Cup set to begin in mid-June, players nearing the end of their contracts—like Luka Modrić and Lucas Vázquez—have special clauses allowing them to compete in the tournament before deciding whether to retire or join a new club. Their futures, like Rodrygo’s, remain undecided.
