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Real Madrid rule out Rodri transfer amid Kroos search

2026-07-18 · Rodri · Transfer

Real Madrid rule out Rodri transfer amid Kroos search

Real Madrid have ruled out signing Rodri this summer

Rodri will not be joining Real Madrid this summer. La Liga giants have told The Athletic they have no interest in bringing the Manchester City midfielder to the Santiago Bernabéu despite years of speculation.

The 29-year-old Ballon d’Or winner has been heavily linked with a move to Spain’s capital for multiple transfer windows. His contract at Man City expires next summer, and reports suggest he’s open to a return to La Liga. But Florentino Pérez and his team have made their stance clear: Rodri is not part of their plans.

What happened?

According to The Athletic’s weekend report, Real Madrid have shut the door on Rodri. The club’s hierarchy has repeatedly dismissed the idea of signing the Spain international, despite his profile fitting their search for a long-term replacement for Toni Kroos.

Rodri’s potential arrival has been a recurring topic in transfer gossip for years. His technical ability, leadership, and contract situation made him an attractive option for Los Blancos. Yet the noises from Madrid have never been louder than now: no deal will happen.

Why it matters for Rodri

Rodri’s future is now the big question. With just one year left on his City contract, he must decide whether to sign a new deal or explore other options. A move to Real Madrid would have been the headline-grabbing outcome, but that path is closed.

His stock remains sky-high after his World Cup performances. Clubs across Europe will monitor his situation closely. But for now, Rodri’s next move stays uncertain-and Madrid’s stance is firm.

What comes next?

Real Madrid will continue their hunt for Kroos’s successor. The German midfielder turns 35 in July and his retirement looms. Los Blancos need a long-term solution, and they’re exploring other avenues.

For Rodri, the focus shifts to Manchester City. Will he agree to a new contract? Or will he test the market next summer? One thing’s clear: the Bernabéu won’t be his next stop.

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