Man City to reward Rodri with huge pay rise - and new deals to follow for star duo

dailystar.co.uk:

Manchester City plan to reward Spanish star Rodri with a bumper new deal this summer.The City midfield general still has more than two years left on his existing contract but the club are keen to tie him down and extend his stay further.

They propose to open negotiations with the player at the end of the season over an improved deal that would keep him at the Etihad through till June 2026.Rodri, 25, can expect to pick up close to £125,000-a-week going forward - a considerable hike on his current £70,000 weekly wage.

The former Atletico Madrid ace, who cost City £62.8million back in July 2019, has fully justified that huge outlay with consistently good performances since his arrival.Rodri, with 30 caps for Spain, played an integral part in Pep Guardiola’s men reclaiming the Premier League title last term.In that 2020-21 campaign, he made a total of 55 appearances in all competitions as City were crowned English champions, won the Carabao Cup and reached the Champions League final.Now he will become next in line from Guardiola’s Treble-chasing squad to receive the offer of a lucrative contract extension.Who else should Manchester City look to tie down long term this summer?

Let us know in the comments section.The club have spent the last 18 months securing the services of their top stars to ensure a strong foundation remains in place - and that none of their rivals, home or abroad, start to poach their mass of talent.Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancello, Aymeric Laporte and John Stones have all penned deals in the period – while Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan and Rodri are expected to follow suit.