Greenlight! Real Madrid make official approach to sign Ballon d'Or winner for Mourinho

🚨⚪️ Real Madrid have approached Manchester City for Rodri for the first time.

Negotiations have started with verbal discussions between clubs.

Florentino Pérez has given approval to the deal after doors closed for months.

Real indicate they are ready to spend over €50m. pic.twitter.com/mf8HNldbcZ

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 29, 2026