Rodri steps up his training as Manchester City aim to tie up a contract extension | OneFootball

As Manchester City’s FIFA Club World Cup campaign ended at the hands of Al Hilal last month, Pep Guardiola’s side left the tournament with a major injury concern. Rodri suffered an injury during that match. As Pep Guardiola’s squad returned to training last week all eyes were on any updates on Rodri’s fitness. Now an update has emerged. The hope is that Rodri will be fit enough to play in Manchester City’s opening Premier League fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on August 16.

As Rodri bids to return to full fitness, Manchester City are bidding to sign their midfield general to a lucrative contract extension. The news about Rodri seems to be positive ahead of the 25/26 season.

Rodri is bidding to be fit for Manchester City’s opening Premier League fixture of the 25/26 season.

Jack Gaughan has reported for the Daily Mail that Rodri sustained a groin injury at the FIFA Club World Cup. Furthermore, it has been revealed that Manchester City’s midfield general spent last week working alone with Manchester City’s fitness coaches. Lastly, Gaughan reports that the Spanish international took part in Manchester City’s team training yesterday. The hope is that City’s midfield general can step up his training over the coming weeks.

Manchester City are eager to agree terms over a lucrative contract extension with their midfield general.

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Manchester City are set to offer Rodri a contract extension until 2029. Furthermore, Romano reports that City’s midfield general would become Manchester City’s second-highest player behind Erling Haaland if he accepts City’s offer. Lastly, Fabrizio Romano reports that City want to show their trust in Rodri. The contract offer is set to be submitted by City to the Spanish international imminently.

Summary.

The hope is that Manchester City will have Rodri available for their opening Premier League fixture of the 25/26 season. But more important than that is Rodri’s fitness for the entire 25/26 season. After sustaining an ACL injury during the 23/24 campaign it was expected that Manchester City’s midfield general would suffer setbacks along the way. He sustained a groin injury in the United States but did show signs that he will return to his best.

Off the pitch, Manchester City are eager to sign Rodri to a lucrative contract extension. He has earned that with his strong performances over a prolonged period for City. As a Ballon d’Or winner, Rodri’s importance to Manchester City is well-documented. It would come as a surprise if he didn’t commit his future to the club.

The 25/26 season looms as a pivotal season for Manchester City. If they can get Rodri back to his best on the pitch, and get him to sign a contract extension it would be huge for the club. The hope is that both occur to give City a boost both on and off the pitch.