Manchester City is facing a new crisis regarding the future of its Spanish midfield star Rodri, after contract extension negotiations stalled, amid the player's desire to take on a new experience and return to the Spanish league.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealed that City's management submitted a contract renewal offer to Rodri last April, but negotiations have not advanced, reaching a deadlock.

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According to the report, the Ballon d'Or winner places Real Madrid at the top of his future options, as he dreams of wearing the royal club's shirt after years spent in English stadiums, although Real Madrid's management does not consider him a priority in its current plans. Despite the player's continued interest in moving to the Santiago Bernabéu for months, completing the deal is still contingent on Real Madrid's stance during the upcoming transfer windows. Rodri, aged 30, enters the final year of his contract with Manchester City, which increases pressure on the club's management to resolve his future, especially amid the major changes the team is undergoing. The Spanish international is currently enjoying his vacation after leading his country to win the 2026 World Cup title, following a victory over Argentina in the final match, before he returns to start a new phase with City under the leadership of Italian coach Enzo Maresca, who took over the job as a replacement for Pep Guardiola. Manchester City hopes to keep one of the team's most prominent pillars, especially after the departure of several stars during the summer, including Bernardo Silva and John Stones, which makes retaining Rodri a priority to maintain team stability in the new season.