Rodri transfer saga takes turn as icon might not go to Barcelona or Real Madrid

Rodri could end up not playing for Barcelona or Real Madrid in the upcoming campaign.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 winner looked destined to make a move to the Bernabéu before switching his allegiance to the Camp Nou. However, now it appears that a return to his homeland could fall apart.

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Rodri has certainly had an eventful summer. His time at the biggest competition in all of sport couldn’t have gone much better, with the legend helping guide Spain to victory in the final against Argentina. His performances were so brilliant that Rodri won the Golden Ball.

Unsurprisingly, recognising his talent, both Barcelona and Real Madrid wanted to secure his services. However, the La Liga sides may now fall short of achieving that desired outcome.

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With the clock ticking away, the new season is almost upon us, with Manchester City set to play in the FA Community Shield next Sunday against Arsenal.

And according to Enzo Maresca, the Spaniard will be back in the UK ahead of that match.

During a press conference, he explained: “For the moment, he will be in Manchester on Friday.”

With time running out, there’s a very realistic chance that the former Ballon d’Or winner will play his football for City throughout the upcoming campaign.

How much did Rodri make at the FIFA World Cup 2026?

Scaling the footballing mountain was a humongous accomplishment for Rodri.

And it wasn’t just amazing for his legacy in the sport, but also for his financial status.

With that in mind, this is how much Rodri made at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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