{"id":50722,"date":"2026-07-27T05:30:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/real-madrid-prepare-e60m-opening-bid-after-man-city-contract-rejection\/"},"modified":"2026-07-27T05:30:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T09:30:53","slug":"real-madrid-prepare-e60m-opening-bid-after-man-city-contract-rejection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/real-madrid-prepare-e60m-opening-bid-after-man-city-contract-rejection\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid prepare \u20ac60m opening bid after Man City contract rejection"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/real-madrid-prepare-e60m-opening-bid-after-man-city-contract-rejection\/#Madrid_preparing_first_offer_personal_terms_agreed\" >Madrid preparing first offer, personal terms agreed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/27\/real-madrid-prepare-e60m-opening-bid-after-man-city-contract-rejection\/#Man_City_are_expected_to_make_further_demands_for_Rodri\" >Man City are expected to make further demands for Rodri<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Real Madrid are preparing to sign Rodri&#8217;s first official transfer in a bid to bring the Spanish midfielder back to La Liga.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>The 30-year-old is in the final year of his contract with Manchester City, giving Madrid the opportunity to negotiate a lower fee than would normally be expected from a player of his quality.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rodri has reportedly rejected City&#8217;s latest contract renewal offer and is interested in a move to the Spanish giants.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid are thought to have already made progress on the personal front, but the decisive step will be reaching an agreement with City.<\/p>\n<p>The bid has not been formally accepted and there is still a difference in evaluation between the two clubs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madrid_preparing_first_offer_personal_terms_agreed\"><\/span>Madrid preparing first offer, personal terms agreed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to Nicolo Sylla of X, Real Madrid are ready to make an opening offer for Rodri worth between 50 and 60 million euros.<\/p>\n<p>The midfielder has reportedly agreed in principle on a contract until June 2030.<\/p>\n<p>Sylla also claims Rodri has rejected Manchester City&#8217;s offer to extend his stay because he wants to move to Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>This is an important advantage for Florentino Perez, especially when the player&#8217;s current contract expires in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>However, acceptance of personal terms does not guarantee transfer. City still need to approve Rodri&#8217;s departure and are unlikely to accept Madrid&#8217;s initial offer without trying to increase the amount.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Man_City_are_expected_to_make_further_demands_for_Rodri\"><\/span>Man City are expected to make further demands for Rodri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Madrid manager reports that Manchester City value Rodri at around 80 million euros, but Madrid do not currently want him to be worth more than 60 million euros.<\/p>\n<p>Although the \u20ac20 million difference is significant, Rodri&#8217;s contract situation leaves room for compromise. City must decide whether to negotiate now or risk losing one of their most influential players for free next summer.<\/p>\n<p>From Madrid&#8217;s point of view, Rodri would bring control, defensive intelligence and leadership to a midfield that is still adjusting to the departure of more experienced players.<\/p>\n<p>He is familiar with Spanish football and the deal would be less risky.<\/p>\n<p>Madrid&#8217;s bid is a good start, but 60 million euros may not be enough to seal a deal.<\/p>\n<p>A package with higher guaranteed rates and achievable bonuses could be the solution.<\/p>\n<p>City should fight to keep Rodri, but if he is determined not to renew his contract, it may be wiser to accept a strong offer this summer rather than delay the inevitable.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Arsenal have only one condition to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid are preparing to sign Rodri&#8217;s first official transfer in a bid to bring the Spanish midfielder back to La Liga.The 30-year-old is in the final year of his contract with Manchester City, giving Madrid the opportunity to negotiate a lower fee than would normally be expected from a player of his quality. 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