Real Madrid is facing unprecedented fan pressure to sign Manchester City star, Spaniard Rodri, 30, the 2026 World Cup champion and best player of the tournament. However, club president Florentino Pérez continues to flatly refuse to bring in the playmaker, despite the latter's desire to return to his homeland and join the Whites.

Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported that the Merengue management is completely ignoring the player's case, who recently won the World Cup with La Roja, despite Manchester City having previously offered him to Madrid without success. His contract with the Citizens runs until summer 2027.

Rodri, winner of the 2024 Ballon d'Or, endured a difficult season with Manchester City in 2025/2026 due to recurring knee and hamstring injuries after returning from a serious injury. He participated in only one of his team's last six matches before joining the Spanish national team, but he regained his brilliance in the World Cup under the guidance of his coach Luis de la Fuente, who maintained his faith in him.

Rodri had avoided talking about his future during the World Cup, stating: 'I have completely stepped away from all of that. I understand that our names are being circulated in the media, but I am not thinking about it and I will not make any decisions currently.' However, his brilliance in the tournament forcefully reopened the file on his potential move.

Pérez's refusal sparks widespread debate in Madrid circles, especially after Spain celebrated its champions in the capital Madrid. The fans do not understand ignoring a star of Rodri's value while the club extended Frenchman Aurélien Tchouaméni's contract until 2031, despite his modest performance in the World Cup and his failure to emerge as a true leader of the Real midfield.

With former manager Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City, Rodri was among the players rumored to possibly leave, opening the door to a potential change in his situation.