Real Madrid's first step towards signing Rodri

Real Madrid have begun their official pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Rodri during the current summer transfer window, as the club looks to bolster their midfield with a high-profile signing. According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, a transfer market expert, Real Madrid have made their first official contact with Manchester City to inquire about the possibility of signing Rodri, and preliminary talks have already taken place between the two clubs to discuss the details of the deal. Romano indicated that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez has given the green light to the club's management to pursue the Spanish international, a clear shift in his stance after previous reports suggested he was not convinced about signing the player. He added that Real Madrid is preparing to submit an offer exceeding 50 million euros, but completing the deal will not be easy, given Manchester City's determination to retain one of the team's key players, as they continue their efforts to renew Rodri's contract, which runs until the summer of 2027. On the other hand, previous reports indicated that Rodri, the captain of the Spanish national team, wants to return to the Spanish league, which makes the idea of ​​moving to Real Madrid a welcome option for the 30-year-old player.