Man City midfielder Rodri gives new update on possible Real Madrid transfer

Manchester City midfielder and Ballon d'Or winner Rodri has issued a new update on a possible transfer to Real Madrid. 

The Spaniard is currently preparing for this summer's World Cup as captain of Spain who are looking to become world champions for the first time since 2010. 

Rodri has not only become a crucial player for City, but also for his national side who are one of the favourites to lift the trophy at MetLife Stadium next month. 

Rodri to make decision on future after World Cup

Arriving at City from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2019, Rodri initially struggled in his first season. His slow movement and poor decision making saw him earn the nickname 'Plodri', but that has since vanished with the 29-year-old now a crucial part of City's recent footballing dominance. 

However, with Pep Guardiola leaving City after 10 years as their manager, there is set to be some major upheaval, and Rodri could be one of those to make an exit.

One club certainly interested in his services is Real Madrid who are frequently linked with Rodri, but he has revealed that any decisions on his future will not be made until after the World Cup. 

"We're here to talk about the World Cup," Rodri told ESPN. 

"In terms of my future, I'll wait until the World Cup is over.

"It's normal, it's a part of football, names of players being linked to particular clubs. I'm focused, I'm captain of the national team. My responsibility is to accept it.

"I'm a leader in the group, my only job is to help Spain win this World Cup... I won't waste time on all that, and after the World Cup, we'll see."

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One factor which could decide whether Rodri will swap Manchester for Madrid is whoever is serving as the latter's club president. 

Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has named Rodri as a transfer target, but first, he must beat Florentino Perez in the election which takes place this weekend.

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