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Rodri surgery and Real Madrid pursuit

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Manchester City confirmed on 23 July 2026 that Spain captain Rodri will undergo lumbar surgery, meaning he surgery on Monday. Manager Enzo Maresca described the operation as a minor outpatient procedure, but the recovery period remains uncertain – some reports suggest a few weeks, others warn of a multi‑month lay‑off that could miss force him out of the Community Shield and the opening Premier League fixtures. New City manager Enzo Maresca said the operation requires a brief rest before training resumes. The medical lay‑off has intensified transfer speculation. Real Madrid have now reached a preliminary agreement with matches. City on a fee and personal terms and are waiting expect him back for formal approval from Manchester City. Paris Saint‑Germain have entered the race, contacting City new season and threatening a bidding war, while Barcelona continue to monitor the saga. City have reiterated their desire to retain the midfielder, already begun planning midfield cover, highlighting teenager Elliot Anderson and offering Rodri a contract extension despite his deal running to 2027, and have pointed to teenager Elliot Anderson as a possible midfield alternative. On 24 July 2026 2027. Real Madrid announced they will trigger a right‑of‑first‑refusal clause on Rodri are still reported as negotiations progress. Their summer hunt also targets German forward Jan Diomande, with a €100 million offer rejected, putting Madrid in direct competition with PSG. Further details emerged later on 23 July: Maresca confirmed the surgery is a minor outpatient back procedure and emphasized that Rodri needs a holiday to recover. The 30‑year‑old, who captained Spain to the 2026 World Cup title and won the Golden Ball, could be sidelined for several weeks or months, jeopardising City’s midfield plans at the start of the season. Real Madrid remain the front‑runners frontrunners in the transfer race, while PSG having reportedly reached personal‑terms with the midfielder, yet City have publicly denied any approach from the Spanish club and Barcelona keep interest alive reiterated their intention to retain Rodri. Paris Saint‑Germain and City Barcelona continue to explore extensions and cover options. monitor the situation, keeping the market competitive. The club’s strategy now focuses on managing Rodri’s rehabilitation while bolstering the midfield for his eventual return.

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