Manchester city to ward off Real Madrid interest for star player with bumper contract
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Manchester City s Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their side s second goal of the game with team-mate Rodri during the Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium || Image credit: Imago

Manchester city to ward off Real Madrid interest for star player with bumper contract

Faruq Ibrahim 21:48 - 18.08.2024

Manchester City are reportedly preparing a fresh contract for one of their best players to ward off Real Madrid's interest.

Manchester City have reportedly began talks with Rodri over a contract renewal in a bid to stave off interest from European champions Real Madrid.

Rodri: standout midfielder 

Rodri has been one of the most important players for Manchester City in recent seasons. Last term, Pep Guardiola’s side did not lose a single league game Rodri featured in. 

Off the back of that remarkable season, he went into the Euros and was the stand-out player in the competition, winning the title and Player of the Tournament to boot

His remarkable performance for La Roja heightened interest from top clubs back home in him, and with Real Madrid in the best position financially to sign him, they have been linked with a move. 

Los Blancos defender Dani Carvajal substantiated the rumours when he told reporters he tried to convince Rodri to join Real Madrid. 

Man City star Rodri | IMAGO
Man City star Rodri | IMAGO

Manchester City plan to lock him down 

According to Dario AS, Manchester City have started the process of offering Rodri a new contract. 

The Spain international still has a contract until 2027, but Manchester City are prepared to offer him an even longer contract and reward him with a massive pay bump in a bid to ward off prying eyes. 

Rodri was unused in the Premier League opening triumph over Chelsea. Guardiola explained that the midfielder had yet to train since returning from the holidays. It remains to be seen if he will make the team for the first home game of the season against Ipswich next weekend. 

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