The Etihad Stadium administration and manager Pep Guardiola are keen to ward off Real Madrid’s interest in Rodri in the upcoming months, which is why Manchester City has focused on securing Rodri an improved contract following the transfer window’s closing, according to GIVEMESPORT sources.
Plans have been made to make sure that more fan favourites do not have their heads turned by a potential switch, even though the Sky Blues made it clear that they were not afraid to cash in on important members of their squad before the August 30 deadline, with Julian Alvarez finalizing his £82 million departure.
Director of football Txiki Begiristain has been tasked with managing contract negotiations with Rodri, having already overseen the return of Ilkay Gundogan and the acquisition of Savinho, who signed for £30.8 million after leading Girona’s push for Champions League qualification the previous season.
Sky Blues Eager for Rodri to Pen Fresh Terms
Rodri missed three Premier League games in the previous campaign, which saw City win the championship for the fourth time in a row while the Blues were eliminated. When he was suspended, they also lost to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup.
He is about to enter his prime professionally at the age of 28, and City wants to reward him. City intends to talk to De Bruyne about his future as well, but if he wants to stay at the Etihad, the Belgian will need to accept a contract that is laden with bonuses rather than his base income.
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