Manchester City’s head coach, Enzo Maresca, has provided an emphatic update on Rodri’s future as transfer stories involving him linking up with Real Madrid keep increasing. The Spaniard continues to be one of the main targets at Real Madrid during the current transfer window, but as per Maresca, nothing has happened yet that shows that the Ballon d'Or holder is set to leave the Etihad Stadium anytime soon. As a matter of fact, he expects Rodri to have finished his holiday and come back to Manchester ready to play an integral role for City in the coming season.

Maresca also played down the growing transfer rumours by insisting there is nothing concrete behind the reports. He described the speculation as, "It's just speculation in this moment. Any manager in the world wants Rodri, so it's important for me, for the club and for everyone."

“He is now enjoying his holiday” - Enzo Maresca Clarifies About Rodri Situation as Real Madrid’s Interest Continues

Alongside addressing the transfer talk, Maresca provided an update on Rodri's fitness. He confirmed, the midfielder underwent back surgery earlier this week and that the operation was successful. According to Maresca, "He is now enjoying his holiday. We have not held any meetings dedicated to discussing Rodri with sporting director Hugo Viana. Everything being said at the moment is mere speculation. Rodri underwent surgery on Monday, it went well, and he will now get a few days of rest before returning to us after his holiday ends."

The City manager has also shared that there haven't been any discussions with sporting director Hugo Viana about Rodri's future. He once again brushed off the swirling rumors, stating that there's nothing more than mere speculation at this point. Rodri is still tied to Manchester City until the end of the 2026-27 season, but so far, the club and the player haven't come to terms on a new contract.

In the meantime, Real Madrid is keeping a close eye on the situation. Reports indicate that new manager Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing Rodri to the Santiago Bernabeu, hoping to reunite him with Bernardo Silva. However, Madrid might hold off on making any official moves until they have a clearer picture of Aurelien Tchouameni's future. On the flip side, Manchester City isn't feeling any pressure to sell and can easily turn down any offers that come their way.