Rumors continue to surround the future of Spaniard Rodri, but his impressive performance at the 2026 World Cup has not changed Real Madrid's stance on the Manchester City star.

Rodri has not shown his best form for Manchester City since returning from a long injury, but he has regained his brilliance at the World Cup, where he leads Spain's midfield with an outstanding performance.

The former Villarreal and Atlético Madrid player caught the eye in the match against France, as he imposed his dominance in midfield, outperforming the trio of Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Adrien Rabiot, both in duels and passing quality.

The Athletic revealed that Real Madrid does not intend to move for Rodri during the current summer transfer window, even though the 30-year-old is open to the idea of joining the royal club, while the latter is focused on other targets in the transfer market.

Pep Guardiola, the former Manchester City coach, had predicted before the tournament that Rodri would regain his best form at the World Cup, which has indeed started to come true, as he enters the World Cup final against Argentina at peak fitness.

The Athletic adds that Real Madrid will not make an offer for the player, even with a clear need in midfield since German Toni Kroos retired, as the trio of Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Eduardo Camavinga have not succeeded in replacing his role as a deep-lying playmaker capable of controlling the game's tempo and building attacks from deep.

The report considers Rodri to be one of the best players in the world in this position when fully fit, thanks to his leadership on the pitch, tactical intelligence, and passing quality, suggesting that ignoring the chance to sign him, if he is indeed available, could be a costly decision for Real Madrid.

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