Manchester City has put a significant contract offer on the table for Rodri, the reigning Ballon d’Or winner whose current deal expires in June 2027. The two sides haven’t reached an agreement yet, and without one, the Spanish midfielder could walk away as a free agent next year.

The deal on the table

City has reportedly offered Rodri an extension that would keep him at the Etihad through 2029. The proposal has been described as “weighty.”

Reports on how close the two sides actually are vary considerably. Some sources suggest the gap between City’s offer and Rodri’s expectations remains significant. Others claim an agreement is nearly done, with the midfielder simply needing time to make his…