(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Manchester City Set to Offer Rodri Mega New Deal Amid Real Madrid Interest
Manchester City are preparing a major contract extension for star midfielder Rodri Hernández, aiming to secure his services until 2029 and elevate him to one of the club’s highest-paid players, second only to Erling Haaland.
Key Player for Guardiola
Rodri has been an irreplaceable figure in Pep Guardiola’s system, and his absence last season due to injury exposed a major void in City’s midfield. Without the Spanish international anchoring the center of the pitch, the team struggled to maintain its usual dominance.
Real Madrid Watching Closely
This summer, Rodri was reportedly on Real Madrid’s radar, prompting Manchester City to act swiftly. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions are now working to extend Rodri’s contract by two more years, taking it through to 2029, with a significant salary increase.
Current Contract Situation
Rodri’s current deal runs until June 2027, meaning that if an agreement isn’t reached soon, he could potentially leave next summer—likely the last chance City would have to earn a transfer fee. But the club is determined to avoid that scenario by locking him down long-term.
Big Salary Boost on the Horizon
Currently earning around £11.4 million per year, Rodri ranks ninth among the highest earners at Manchester City, according to Capology. The new deal would see him leap ahead of players like Jack Grealish (£15.6M), John Stones (£13M), and Ilkay Gündogan (£11.9M) (now at Barcelona), making him City’s second-highest paid player, behind only Erling Haaland.
Looking Ahead
Securing Rodri would be a major win for Manchester City as they continue to build on their recent success. The club views him as a cornerstone for the future, and this deal signals their commitment to maintaining a world-class midfield as they chase more trophies in the coming seasons.
