Manchester City is not willing to stand idly by in the face of growing interest from Real Madrid in Rodri Hernández, their star midfielder. According to reports from *The Athletic*, the English club is already working on a renewal offer that would make the Spaniard one of the highest-paid players on the team, with the aim of securing him until 2029.

Rodri, 28, has been a key player for both City and the Spanish national team, where he shone as MVP of the 2024 Euros. His current contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, but speculation about a possible move to Real Madrid has started to intensify. The Madrid club sees him as the ideal replacement to bolster their midfield, especially with Toni Kroos nearing retirement and Luka Modric possibly leaving at the end of the season.

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The team managed by Pep Guardiola, aware of Rodri's strategic value, is looking to secure his long-term stay. However, Manchester City is not in the best financial position due to Financial Fair Play regulations, adding pressure to their efforts to keep the Spanish midfielder. Despite this, *The Athletic* reports that City is preparing a substantial offer, including significant salary improvements, as part of their strategy to fend off any moves from Real Madrid.

From the player's perspective, the allure of a potential return to Spain with Real Madrid has also been a topic of discussion. According to *The Athletic*, aside from the financial offer, the Madrid club could leverage factors such as the weather and family proximity to tempt Rodri into switching teams.

Real Madrid, already mapping out their plans for the 2025-2026 season, sees Rodri as the perfect candidate to lead their midfield in the coming years. However, Manchester City is not willing to make his departure easy, and a potential transfer of the Spanish star is shaping up to be one of the most closely followed stories of the upcoming summer transfer window.

The outcome of this situation will depend on how both parties handle negotiations, but one thing is certain: Manchester City will do everything possible to retain one of their biggest stars, while Real Madrid closely monitors each move, eager to bring Rodri into their sporting project.