Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 but missed almost the entirety of last season after sustaining a knee injury and City failed to win a major trophy for the first time in eight years. During his time at City, Rodri has won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup and three League Cups. Rodri previously said to Spanish media: "There have been many players who've gone down that path [playing for Atletico and Real]. Guardiola said Rodri has shown over time "how attached, how close he is" to City and his "contribution has been massive". They informed me what they want from Rodri - it is to stay, stay, stay.

Source: BBC April 04, 2026 12:53 UTC