As the Real Madrid presidential elections continue, one of the candidates, Enrique Riquelme, went big with his election promises. Riquelme promised that Rodri and Erling Haaland would be signed by Real Madrid if he wins the upcoming election. Riquelme’s promises infuriated Manchester City. City reacted angrily to Riquelme’s claims about Erling Haaland. Yesterday, they quickly refuted anything that Enrique Riquelme said and also provided clarity on Rodri’s future. Manchester City’s comments on Rodri are positive for next season.
Manchester City are planning for Rodri to play a key role at the club next season.
The Manchester Evening News’s chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski posted Manchester City’s response to Enrique Riquelme’s claims about Rodri on X. Bajkowski reported that City are planning on Rodri playing a key role for the team next season. Bajkowski’s tweet also stated that Rodri is contracted with City for next season.
Rodri’s future may be uncertain but City aren’t planning for him to leave.
Given that Rodri has a year left on his contract, his long-term future at Manchester City is in doubt. Rodri has previously revealed that playing in La Liga and for Real Madrid does appeal to him. City are determined to sign Rodri to a contract extension. What the future holds for Rodri remains to be seen.
However, based on Simon Bajkowski’s post, City are planning on Rodri being with them for next season. The FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders need Rodri for the role he plays in midfield, and they also need his experience and leadership. Manchester City cannot tip all of their leaders out in one summer. With Pep Guardiola, John Stones, and Bernardo Silva having left the club, City need Rodri to remain at the club for next season when a new era gets underway. It seems that is what will occur based on Simon Bajkowski’s post.
Rodri’s long-term future at Manchester City is far from certain. However, City do seem intent on keeping the Ballon d’Or winner for next season, so Enrique Riquelme’s claims are simply coming across as false promises from a Real Madrid presidential candidate.