The star has backtracked on a summer decision, suggesting he is ready for a move, which could help Real's pursuit

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has backed Rodri's warning that players could be close to taking strike action over the number of games they're being asked to play.

Jules Kounde and Dani Carvajal have echoed Rodri's comments that players feel as if they have no voice when it comes to the impact that a congested football calendar has on their welfare. The

Real Madrid are believed to be interested in bringing Rodri back to Spain following his previous spells at Atletico Madrid and Villarreal but the midfielder intends to see out his contract at City. Rodri signed a new five-year deal with the Premier League champions two years ago to keep him at the Etihad until the summer of 2027.

Man City's Rodri appeared on the front cover of Spanish sports daily AS on Wednesday. Here's what tends to follow when that

Rodri has insisted he remains solely focused on Manchester City in the face of mounting rumours of interest from Real Madrid.The 28-year-old has emerged as one of the finest players in the world and

Rodri addressed the speculation surrounding his future at a pre-match press conference ahead of Man City's Champions League opener against Inter Milan on Wednesday - a repeat of the 2023 final in which Rodri scored the decisive goal to help the Citizens win 1-0 and complete a historic treble that season.

Despite Real Madrid's growing interest, the Spaniard has made his stance clear, stating, "I have three more years at Man City, and when I sign the contract, I don't think of other teams." Rodri, who played a pivotal role in City’s treble-winning season and Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, has become a key figure at the Etihad.

Rodri has enjoyed a stellar run of form for the past few seasons for club and country. After winning every trophy since joining Manchester City in 2019, he helped Spain bag the European Championship this summer.