Manchester City have confirmed that midfielder Rodri has successfully undergone minor back surgery, and the Spain international is set to begin his recovery ahead of the new season.
The Premier League club issued a statement on Tuesday announcing that the procedure had gone as planned after the midfielder suffered persistent discomfort.
“Manchester City can confirm that Rodri has successfully undergone minor back surgery. The midfielder has been experiencing discomfort for some time, but has now undergone a procedure to address the problem and will begin a short period of rehabilitation.”
According to Marca, Rodri traveled to Madrid on Monday to undergo the surgery, which was performed to address a lingering back problem. The report adds that the procedure was considered simple and did not require the midfielder to remain in hospital.
Enzo Maresca, Manchester City’s coach, also commented on Rodri’s situation, explaining that the Spaniard will take some time to recover before returning to the team.
“The surgery is on Monday and he needs time off; he needs to rest and recover. He will be back with us then.”
While the recovery is expected to be relatively short, the timing of the action comes as speculation surrounding Rodri’s future continues to mount.
Real Madrid have been heavily linked with the Ballon d’Or winner in recent weeks, with reports suggesting the Spanish club have identified the 30-year-old as one of their primary midfield targets. Rodri has long been admired for his ability to dictate play, defensive intelligence and leadership in midfield, qualities that have made him one of the most accomplished players in his position.
For now, Rodri’s immediate focus will be on completing his rehabilitation before returning to full fitness. However, with the transfer window still open and reports that Real Madrid are exploring a move, attention is likely to remain focused on the midfielder’s future throughout the remainder of the summer.
