PSG join Real Madrid in race to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri

Paris St-Germain have moved to rival Real Madrid for the signature of Manchester City midfielder Rodri, sensing an opportunity amid uncertainty over the Spain international’s future at the Etihad Stadium.

Spanish newspaper AS reports that PSG view Rodri as one of the standout prospects on the current transfer market, with only one year remaining on his contract with Manchester City.

Club executives in Paris are said to consider the 30-year-old the ideal addition to Luis Enrique’s midfield, envisaging him forming a core part of a unit that already includes Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz and Joao Neves. The report adds that PSG believe strengthening this area of the pitch is crucial, with midfield performances having been a major factor in the club’s back-to-back UEFA Champions League triumphs.

According to the same report, PSG are now preparing their opening bid to present to Manchester City in an effort to secure the services of the Spain midfielder.

Contract stand-off at Manchester City

AS states that Rodri has already turned down two separate contract extension offers from Manchester City and has opted to postpone any definitive decision over his future until after the conclusion of the World Cup.

The newspaper adds that Rodri’s World Cup victory and his award as the tournament’s best player have significantly heightened interest from Europe’s leading clubs, with Paris St-Germain identified as one of the main contenders for his signature.

Manchester City, meanwhile, are continuing their attempts to persuade the player to remain in Manchester and agree fresh terms, despite his current stance of delaying a final call on his next move. The Premier League champions are described as keen to retain a midfielder who has been central to their recent success.

Rodri, who joined Manchester City from Atletico Madrid, has made 298 appearances for the club, scoring 28 goals and providing 32 assists across all competitions. His form in both domestic and European competition has established him as one of the most highly regarded holding midfielders in world football, underlining why his contractual situation has drawn such intense attention.

Future remains unresolved

With only a year left on his current deal and two major European clubs pushing to secure his signature, Rodri’s future is now one of the key storylines of the coming transfer window.

PSG’s readiness to table a formal offer places additional pressure on Manchester City’s efforts to reach an agreement with the player, while Real Madrid’s long-standing interest ensures competition at the very top end of the market.

For now, Rodri is expected to focus on international commitments, with his decision on whether to extend his stay at Manchester City or seek a new challenge elsewhere not anticipated until after the World Cup, leaving all parties waiting on what could be one of the defining moves of the summer.