"Manchester City"'s sporting director, Ugo Viana, is trying to convince midfielder Rodri to dedicate his long-term future to the club amid interest from Real Madrid.
İdman.Biz reports this with reference to TEAMtalk.
According to the source, the English club wants the 29-year-old footballer to stay in the team regardless of the future of head coach Josep Guardiola. It is emphasized that after Bernardo Silva's departure this summer, Rodri is being considered as the new captain. Viana is also trying to convince the Spanish footballer that he can be a key player for "Manchester City" in the next period.
This season, Rodri has made 31 appearances in all competitions and scored two goals. His current contract with the club runs until the summer of 2027. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is 65 million euros.