Real Madrid launch official approach for Manchester City maestro with €60 million valuation | OneFootball

According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have officially launched an opening approach to sign midfielder Rodri from Manchester City.

Following several weeks of internal discussions and analysis, club President Florentino Perez has given his definitive final approval for the Spanish giants to complete the transfer of the 30-year-old Spain international during the current summer window.

Financial parameters established

It is no secret that Florentino was not onboard for the signing for a while now, but Rodri’s performances at the World Cup, where he led Spain to the trophy and lifted the Golden Ball, have changed things at Real Madrid.

With the green light secured from the president and the boardroom, Real Madrid have communicated their formal interest directly to the executive hierarchy at Manchester City.

Opening approach made. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images)

The Spanish capital heavyweights have indicated that they are fully prepared to pay more €50 million for the veteran star even though he is in the final year of his contract with the Premier League heavyweights.

The belief is that Real Madrid’s initial financial proposal could be positioned at around €60 million, a sum they believe fairly reflects the midfielder’s quality while also accounting for his contract situation.

Strategic priority for Mourinho

The formal push to sign the defensive anchor satisfies a primary sporting request from newly returned head coach Jose Mourinho.

The technical staff led by the Portuguese tactician views Rodri as an essential addition to provide tactical balance, central cover, and experienced leadership to the first-team squad.

One step closer? (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The move has been accelerated by the midfielder’s personal situation; both Rodri and his family are originally from the Spanish capital, and the player has previously acknowledged the professional appeal of returning to his home country.

By launching a formal approach, Real Madrid aim to outmanoeuvre competing interest from clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, who had also requested information regarding the player’s availability.

The two clubs are expected to continue formal dialogue over the coming days to finalise the exact structure of the transfer fee and any performance-related variables before the player undergoes his medical protocols.