Midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join Real Madrid or Barcelona, should he decide to leave Manchester City.

Rodri was named player of the tournament after captaining Spain to World Cup glory in the summer Manchester City midfielder Rodri may have a huge decision to make this summer on whether to join La Liga giants Real Madrid or Barcelona - should he decide to leave Etihad Stadium. The 30-year-old is into the final year of his deal at City and is yet to sign fresh terms. Real have held a long-term interest in signing the player, but sources at Barcelona said on Thursday that the club now had the player's approval to open negotiations with Manchester City. Barcelona sources said there were no guarantees any deal would be made but that it was a key development. Rodri missed much of the 2024-25 campaign after sustaining a serious knee injury, and parts of last season were disrupted by a hamstring issue. However, the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner was back to his best at the World Cup in the summer, leading Spain to their second title and being named player of the tournament. Rodri said earlier this season his future would be sorted out after the tournament, but he is currently out of action after undergoing back surgery.