According to the latest report from The Mirror, Manchester City officials will reject all attempts by Real Madrid to sign Rodri this summer.
Real Madrid has reportedly listed Rodri as one of their top transfer targets. He has only 12 months left on his current contract with Manchester City, but he has not yet reached an agreement with the club on an extension.
It is said that Florentino is prepared to make an initial offer of £80 million, and is even willing to pay £100 million for a player who can be transferred for free in 12 months. However, Mubarak is determined to stand firm and reject Real Madrid's attempts.
Maresca has made it clear that he will keep Rodri at all costs. He plans to build his team around Rodri and believes that the defensive midfielder is crucial for Elliott Anderson's integration into the team.
Manchester City officials still hope to extend Rodri's contract to secure his long-term future, but despite Rodri's many successes at Manchester City, the 30-year-old Spanish international still harbors a long-held desire to play for Real Madrid before retiring.
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