Manchester City demands €70M for Rodri, non-negotiable

Published Aug 2, 08:34 AM UTC

According to Diario Sport, Manchester City has taken a firm stance on Rodri's transfer, demanding a non-negotiable €70 million (including add-ons) from Real Madrid. If the fee is not met, City is willing to keep the player even if he leaves on a free transfer when his contract expires in 2027. Real Madrid initially expected a quick deal similar to signing Diomande but now faces a protracted negotiation. Rodri has formally submitted a transfer request and reached a personal agreement with Real Madrid, but his special relationship with City makes him cautious. Meanwhile, City is advancing efforts to sign Lille's Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, though his arrival may lead to Kovacic's departure rather than Rodri's. The article highlights City's rigorous sales strategy, previously seen with Barcelona over Eric Garcia and Bernardo Silva.