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Rodri states he is unaware of the origins of the agreement claims involving Enrique Riquelme.
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The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner claims he hasn’t considered his future at the club.
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The Manchester City midfielder is in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has rejected the notion of an agreement with
Real Madrid
presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme, asserting he has no clue where this idea originated.
Riquelme suggested during his campaign that
a player like Rodri would play for
Real Madrid
under his leadership, a claim he has reiterated several times leading up to the June 7 election.
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Rodri has previously addressed these claims, stating that
his future would be decided after the
FIFA World Cup
. However, recent reports suggest that Real Madrid president
Florentino Perez
is not interested in pursuing the player, confirmed by direct communication between the clubs.
Clarification on Rodri’s contract situation with Man City amidst Real Madrid’s presidential election.
Rodri: I haven’t considered my future
In a recent interview during international duty in North America, Rodri responded to the claims regarding an agreement with Riquelme.
“Honestly, I don’t know where this came from,” the 29-year-old said, as reported by
El Larguero.
“I realize it’s part of the game, but I haven’t thought about my future.”
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“My main focus is on the World Cup. I still have a contract with City, where I believe we had a strong season. That’s where I currently stand.”
Rodri’s reference to his Manchester City contract and the recently concluded season aligns with his public statements since the campaign ended, as the 29-year-old has consistently deflected speculation while on international duty with Spain.
The broader context of Rodri’s contract situation
Manchester City has made a
contract offer
amid indications that both parties are close to reaching an agreement, with Rodri taking his time to evaluate the offer.
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The option of joining Real Madrid seems to have diminished in recent weeks, as
Perez reportedly has no plans to pursue the Ballon d’Or winner this summer, choosing instead to focus on other targets, including a recent move to sign former Manchester City captain
Bernardo Silva to the Santiago Bernabéu.
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Rodri’s consistent focus on the FIFA World Cup is evident, with Spain emerging as one of the favorites in North America and the midfielder being a key player in Luis de la Fuente’s plans.
A resolution regarding his future at the Etihad Stadium is anticipated following the conclusion of the tournament, with director of football
Hugo Viana hopeful of finalizing a renewal to address City’s most pressing contract concern this summer.