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Real eye Rodri amid Guardiola exit - Thursday's gossip
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Real eye Rodri amid Guardiola exit - Thursday's gossip

BBC Sport · May 20, 2026, 8:09 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Real Madrid are confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola's departure, Bayern Munich plan a shock move for John Stones, while Atletico Madrid want Marc Cucurella.
  • Pep Guardiola's impending exit from Manchester City opens the door for 29-year-old Spain midfielder Rodri to join Real Madrid this summer.
  • Bayern Munich are considering a shock move for England defender John Stones with the 31-year-old set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Real Madrid are confident of signing Rodri from Manchester City amid Pep Guardiola's departure, Bayern Munich plan a shock move for John Stones, while Atletico Madrid want Marc Cucurella.

Pep Guardiola's impending exit from Manchester City opens the door for 29-year-old Spain midfielder Rodri to join Real Madrid this summer. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Bayern Munich are considering a shock move for England defender John Stones with the 31-year-old set to leave Manchester City at the end of the season. (Mail), external

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