Rodri has emerged as a priority transfer target for Real Madrid during the 2025 summer, reports AS. Rodri has become “an almost priority objective” for the Madrid hierarchy, as they have already begun to think about “strengthening their project.\"
Rodri has become the world\'s best defensive midfielder and will likely be a finalist for the Ballon d\'Or, while Real Madrid\'s midfield is undergoing a transformation with the retirement of Toni Kroos.
Rodri spent seven years with Atletico Madrid at their academy and senior levels before his 2019 transfer to Manchester City for £62.6 million. According to Transfermarkt, Rodri has a current market value of €130 million.