Another key move appears to be coming together for Manchester City | OneFootball

This summer is a crucial one for Manchester City. The continuation of Manchester City’s rebuild is one topic dominating the headlines. It appears that City are on the front foot in the transfer market as moves for Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders look to be coming together. On top of incomings, there will be players who will leave the Etihad this summer. That was to be expected. But another key piece of the puzzle appears to be falling into place for Manchester City.

A new report indicates that Rodri is set to sign a lucrative contract extension with the club. That would be a massive boost for Manchester City just as Rodri’s return from injury appears to be ramping up this summer.

Manchester City look set to hand Rodri a long-term contract extension.

Simon Mullock has reported for the Mirror that Manchester City are set to hand Rodri a lucrative contract extension. Furthermore, Mullock reports that Rodri and City have been in contract negotiations for over a year. Simon Mullock further reports that Rodri is set to sign a new contract with City that will keep him at the club until 2029. Mullock adds that Rodri will become Manchester City’s second-highest player behind Erling Haaland when he signs the lucrative extension on offer.

Rodri’s contract extension could set the scene for a big summer for City’s midfield general.

Signing Rodri to a long-term contract extension would be great news for Manchester City. He remains City’s most important player and he appears set to sign a contract that reflects his standing at the club. His new deal, if he signs it, is a fitting reward for his play at the club. Before being struck down with an ACL injury in September Rodri had become the best midfielder in world football. His Ballon d’Or triumph reflects his standing in the game and at Manchester City. The new deal, as reported by Simon Mullock, reflects all of the above. But this summer could be massive for Rodri.

Manchester City will play in the FIFA Club World Cup this summer. The tournament in the United States could be the ideal setting for Rodri to work his way back to full fitness. He will need time to get his touch and form back. That was on display when played 10 minutes in Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth in their final home game of the 24/25 season. The FIFA Club World Cup could be the perfect place for Rodri to begin to work his way back to full fitness. He could effectively use the tournament as a pre-season to get ready for the 25/26 season. If he performs well on top of rediscovering his touch that would represent a triumphant return for Rodri.

Manchester City look set to make another key move this summer. That is signing Rodri to a long-term contract extension. It would be a massive boost for the club and could give Rodri a boost ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup that begins in less than three weeks.