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Manchester City Confirms Rodri Underwent Minor Surgery Amid Transfer Speculation

July 29, 2026Pablo Navarro1 мин

Manchester City has revealed that Spanish midfielder Rodri Hernández, recognized as the best player of the 2026 World Cup, underwent a "minor back operation." The player had been experiencing discomfort for some time and will now commence a brief rehabilitation period. Consequently, he will miss the season's commencement in less than a month. However, Rodri's future club remains uncertain, with renewed speculation about a move to Real Madrid.

Initially, reports suggested that Florentino Pérez had turned down the Spanish player. Real Madrid had shifted their focus to other targets, first pursuing Michael Olisé, and then, after that plan faltered, turning their attention to Leipzig's Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé, whose transfer was rumored to be valued at over 100 million euros.

However, in recent days, following reports that Rodri rejected an offer from PSG, expressing a preference for La Liga and Real Madrid, rumors of Real Madrid actively pursuing Rodri have resurfaced. Marca journalist Roberto Gómez reported that an agreement between Rodri and Real Madrid is "on the verge of being reached, if not already done," and that this move was a personal request from coach José Mourinho. It remains to be seen whether Manchester City will agree to sell the player, who has one year left on his contract and has been attempting to convince Rodri to extend his stay.