Manchester City Plans Wage Increase for Rodri

Manchester City is preparing to double Rodri's wages to £375,000 a week in an effort to keep the influential midfielder amid interest from Real Madrid. The 28-year-old, who has three years left on his current contract, recently acknowledged that some Real Madrid players tried to persuade him to return during Euro 2024. Despite this interest, Rodri has shown no desire to leave City, where he has become a pivotal figure under manager Pep Guardiola. City aims to finalize this new deal soon to align Rodri's pay with top earners like Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne. Rodri will miss the Premier League opener due to a thigh injury sustained during the Euro 2024 final, but Guardiola remains committed to incorporating him fully into the squad. Additionally, City is considering a pay restructuring for De Bruyne, who may need to accept a lower basic salary with performance bonuses to stay at the club.