Rodri Opens Door to Potential Real Madrid Move Despite Atletico Past

Key Takeaways:

• Rodri has stated his previous spell at Atletico Madrid will not deter him from considering a move to Real Madrid
• He has featured in 28 matches across all competitions this season
• Rodri is currently under contract with Manchester City for one more year

Rodri Reflects on Possible Switch to Real Madrid

Spain international midfielder Rodri has addressed speculation regarding a potential transfer to Real Madrid. The Manchester City player, who previously represented Atletico Madrid, Madrid’s city rivals, indicated his openness to such a move regardless of his history with Los Rojiblancos.

“The fact that I played for Atletico would not stop me from considering the possibility of moving to Real. You cannot turn down the best clubs in the world. The atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabeu is always special. I would like to return to La Liga – I still follow the league. I also like the Premier League, it is very demanding, but at the moment I am happy with how I am performing there. I still have one year left on my contract with Manchester City. There will come a time when we sit down and talk,” Rodri said.

🚨💣 Rodri: “The fact that I played for Atlético Madrid does NOT stop me from playing for Real Madrid”.

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Contract Situation and Future Aspirations

Rodri highlighted that he remains content with his current role at Manchester City, where his contract runs for another year. However, he has also admitted he continues to follow La Liga closely and harbours an interest in returning to Spanish football in the future.

This Season’s Performances

Throughout the present campaign, Rodri has made 28 appearances for Manchester City in all competitions, underlining his importance in the squad’s midfield.