Real Madrid have opened initials talks with Manchester City to sign Rodri, talkSPORT understands.The Spanish midfielder has already made it clear he wants to join Real.Rodri could secure a return to his homeland this summerGettyCity would like to keep Rodri this summer, even if the midfielder does not sign a new contract.The 30-year-old’s current deal is due to expire at the end of the season.However, should City sign Morocco international Ayyoub Bouaddi, or another midfielder, they may be more inclined to let Rodri leave.Should Real elect to press ahead, they will likely have to fork out a pretty penny for Rodri.It is understood City value Rodri significantly higher than the reported numbers of €50million (£42m).A move to Los Blancos would complete somewhat of a homecoming for Rodri, who was born and raised in Madrid.He honed his craft in Atletico Madrid’s academy for six years, only to return following a five-year stint at Villarreal.Hot RodBut Rodri was only on Atleti’s books for one season as City elected to trigger his £62.6m release clause in 2019.The eight-figure fee has proved to be a shrewd investment from City.Rodri has won an impressive 12 major trophies over the course of his time at the Etihad Stadium, including the Champions League and four Premier League titles.Rodri has been at the heart of City’s success in recent yearsOn an individual basis, Rodri’s crowning moment came in 2024 when he won the Ballon d’Or.The achievement made him the first Spaniard to win football’s greatest individual honour since Luis Suarez in 1960.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.