Manchester City midfielder Rodri has confirmed he would not rule out a future move to Real Madrid, despite his Atlético Madrid background.
In a interview, the Spanish international stated, “Madrid is not a closed door for me,” adding that “you cannot turn down the best clubs in the world.” The 29-year-old, whose current City contract runs until June 2027, also expressed a desire to return to La Liga one day, calling it his “starting point.”
Pep Guardiola addressed the comments in his pre-match press conference on April 3, 2026, ahead of City’s FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool. The City manager praised Rodri as an “incredible, top player” and confirmed the club has offered a new contract. While Guardiola said he knows both sides’ intentions, he added, “I don’t know exactly what will happen.”
Rodri, who turns 30 in June, has spent seven seasons in the Premier League and admits the English top flight is “very demanding.” With one year left on his deal, he reported, “There will come a point when we’ll have to sit down and talk.” His remarks leave the door open for a potential summer exit or a high-profile return to Spain.