Rodri enhanced his reputation with his performances for Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He led Spain to World Cup glory and his performances during the latter stages of the tournament reminded everyone that the Manchester City midfield mainstay remains one of the premier midfielders in European football. Following the World Cup, Rodri’s stock couldn’t be higher. However, he was scheduled to have back surgery after the competition. Manchester City have confirmed that Rodri has now undergone back surgery. Also, due to his performances at the World Cup, there are doubts over Rodri’s future at City as Real Madrid circle.
Manchester City has confirmed that Rodri has undergone back surgery.
In an announcement on mancity.com, it has been confirmed that Rodri has undergone minor back surgery. As per Manchester City’s statement, Rodri has been feeling discomfort in his back for some time. The surgery that Rodri has undertaken will alleviate the issue and the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder will now enter a short period of rehabilitation ahead of joining up with Enzo Maresca’s squad for the latter stages of Manchester City’s preseason.
Manchester City can confirm Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery.
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Rodri should be ready to go for the beginning of the 2026-27 season but where he will play remains to be seen.
Having undergone back surgery, Rodri should be ready to go for the 2026-27 season. Manchester City will need their midfield general ready to go based on how integral he is to their chances next season. However, there is an elephant in the room. A major one. That is will Rodri be at Manchester City for next season? He is in the final 12 months of his contract and Real Madrid are circling one of Manchester City’s key assets.
Spanish publication Marca has reported that Real Madrid are looking to sign Rodri this summer. It is reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is preparing to push to sign the World Cup winner. Also, it is believed that new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is eager to add Rodri’s leadership, ability in possession, tactical discipline and ability to manage a game to his squad. It now remains to be seen if Real Madrid will begin negotiations with Manchester City to sign Rodri.
Rodri has undergone back surgery on a minor issue. It is hoped that he will be ready for the 2026-27 season following that procedure. It now remains to be seen where Rodri will play next season. That is the biggest question mark surrounding Manchester City’s midfield general.
The stronger rumours today 29th seem to be that Real want him and are willing to pay around £45m. I say cash in now. He said earlier about “when the big clubs come for you etc”. Well I think City are a VERY BIG CLUB and we have had our best years from him and is he really up to playing 3 games per week?
He has been a great player for Us especially with our possession based football but I think the game is evolving into the fast counter attacking game where young and fast legs are needed which is where Anderson comes in and would benefit from a partner to cover.
Losing Rhodri, whose heart no longer resides in Manchester, may not be the wrench that some fear. Take the money and the same for Savio and buy the young Morrocan