Real Madrid will not pursue Rodri this summer, Fabrizio Romano has confirmed (1). The Spanish giants have ruled out a bid for City's Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder, removing one major concern from an already transitional summer. With Pep Guardiola gone and Enzo Maresca preparing to take over, keeping Rodri at the heart of the midfield is a significant boost as the squad rebuild begins. Some fans, however, are already turning their attention to Bernardo Silva's future, with speculation mounting that the Portuguese playmaker could leave on a free if he does not extend his contract (1).
Fan reactions
The mood among City supporters is cautiously optimistic. On Reddit, fans are already looking ahead to the Maresca era, with one detailed analysis breaking down how the Italian will evolve City's system position by position. Meanwhile, a Real Madrid supporter dropped into the subreddit to thank City for Bernardo Silva and ask about his skillset, sparking discussion about what the Portuguese midfielder still brings to the side. Read more on r/MCFC
