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Rodri insists he will address his future after World Cup amid Real Madrid links

The Guardian Sport Monday 01 June 2026, 18:09 UTC By Agence France-Presse 1 min read
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Spain star’s Manchester City contract expires next yearFrance fear William Saliba could miss entire World CupThe Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he will wait until after the World Cup to address his future, amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid. The Ballon d’Or winning midfielder is out of contract at the Etihad Stadium in 2027, and has indicated he would like to return to play in his native Spain at some stage in his career. Rodri joined City from Atlético Madrid in...

  • Spain star’s Manchester City contract expires next year

  • France fear William Saliba could miss entire World Cup

The Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he will wait until after the World Cup to address his future, amid reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

The Ballon d’Or winning midfielder is out of contract at the Etihad Stadium in 2027, and has indicated he would like to return to play in his native Spain at some stage in his career. Rodri joined City from Atlético Madrid in 2019.

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