It is said that Real Madrid will prevent poaching, Manchester City will open a huge contract to retain Rodri

Manchester City has opened a huge contract to retain Rodri

According to Sky Sports, Manchester City is planning to provide a new huge contract to the midfield core Rodri. This move will not only significantly increase his salary, but also aim to prevent Real Madrid from taking the opportunity to poach the 2024 Golden Globe winner.

It is reported that Manchester City is preparing to renew their contract with Rodri, 29, until 2030, and at the same time, it will significantly increase its annual salary from the current £11 million to more than £20 million, with a weekly salary of about £300,000. This figure will make Rodri the second highest-paid player in Manchester City, second only to Haaland, who has a weekly salary of up to £500,000. The club's move is not only a major financial investment, but also a full recognition of Rodri's core position in the team's tactical system. Since transferring from Atletico Madrid for 62.8 million euros in 2019, Rodri has quickly grown into an indispensable midfield hub under Guardiola. His steady defense, precise passes and excellent game reading ability have made him a key figure in Manchester City's success in various competitions in recent years.

However, Rodri's current contract expires in 2027, a situation that has attracted the attention of many European giants, especially Real Madrid. Real Madrid has allegedly listed Rodri as one of the top targets for future signings, and coach Xavi Alonso hopes to bring the Spanish international back to La Liga to reshape the team's midfield structure.

It is worth noting that in the Club World Cup in July this year, Manchester City was eliminated by Riyadh Crescent, which made the club's senior management more aware of the importance of maintaining the stability of the core lineup. Faced with potential challenges, Manchester City is determined to convey strong sincerity to Rodri through this long-term high-paying contract, ensuring that the cornerstone of the midfield can continue to play for the Blue Moon until the end of his career.