Five Man City players set to LEAVE this summer as Rodri reveals his shocking plan.

The feeling around Manchester City right now is changing. For many years, everything at the club felt stable, strong, almost perfect. Trophies kept coming, performances stayed high, and under Pep Guardiola, the team looked almost unstoppable. But football does not stay the same forever. Slowly, quietly, a new chapter is beginning, and this one could bring big changes, emotional goodbyes, and difficult decisions.

At the center of this growing story is Rodri, a player who has become one of the most important figures in the modern history of the club. For years, he has been the calm brain in midfield, the player who controls everything, the one who makes the team tick. When he plays, City look balanced. When he is missing, the difference is clear.

But now, something has changed.

Rodri has started to speak openly about his future. Not in a dramatic way, not in anger, not in frustration, but in a calm and honest tone that says a lot without needing too many words. He has admitted that one day, he wants to return to Spain. That statement alone is enough to shake the conversation around the club.

Because when a player like Rodri speaks like that, people listen.

He arrived at City from Atletico Madrid in 2019. At that time, many people knew he was talented, but not everyone expected him to become this important. Over time, he grew into something special. His intelligence, his positioning, his passing, his ability to read the game before it even happens, all of it made him one of the best midfielders in the world.

Then came the biggest personal moment of his career. Winning the Ballon d’Or in 2024. That was the moment where everything became clear. Rodri was no longer just a great player. He was one of the elite.

And yet, even with all that success, his heart still looks back to Spain.

He spoke about La Liga with emotion. He spoke about where he started, the league he grew up watching, the place that shaped him. It was not just about football. It was about connection. About identity.

And then came the words that made everything louder.

He said he would like to return.

That one sentence has opened the door to many possibilities. And when people think about Spain, when they think about the biggest clubs, one name stands out immediately. Real Madrid.

It is a move that would be huge. A move that would create headlines everywhere. A move that would surprise many people, especially because of his past with Atletico. The rivalry between Atletico and Real Madrid is deep, emotional, and intense. But Rodri made it clear that in modern football, things are different.

Players move. Opportunities come. And sometimes, you cannot say no.

He spoke about the greatness of Real Madrid. The history. The fans. The power of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu. He described it as an incredible place, a stadium that creates pressure, energy, and something special that every player feels.

Those words will not go unnoticed.

For Manchester City fans, this creates a difficult feeling. On one hand, they understand his honesty. On the other hand, they know how important he is. Losing Rodri would not be like losing a normal player. It would be like removing the engine from a machine.

And he is not the only one.

There are now growing talks that several players could leave the club this summer. It is not just one or two names. It is many. And each name tells its own story.

Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move away for years. Every summer, the same story returns. Interest from Europe. Interest from Spain. Interest from clubs that admire his creativity, his work rate, his intelligence. And every time, the question comes back again. Will this finally be the moment he leaves?

Then there is Jack Grealish. A player who arrived with huge expectations, big money, and a lot of pressure. His journey at City has been mixed. Moments of brilliance, moments of struggle, moments where he shines, and moments where he disappears. Now, questions are being asked about his future. About his role. About whether he still fits into Guardiola’s long-term plan.

Nathan Ake is another name. Quiet, reliable, professional. A player who does his job without noise. But even players like him are now attracting attention from other clubs. Teams across Europe are watching, waiting, and thinking about making a move.

Then there is Manuel Akanji. Strong, versatile, important in defense. But like others, his situation is now uncertain. Football moves fast, and squads change quickly. What is secure today may not be secure tomorrow.

All of this points to one thing.

Change is coming.

For Guardiola, this is not new. He has always been a manager who evolves. He changes his team, refreshes his squad, brings in new energy when needed. But this time feels different. Because the players being linked with exits are not just squad players. They are key players. Leaders. Players who have helped build the success of this era.

Replacing them will not be easy.

Especially not someone like Rodri.

Because players like him do not come often. You cannot simply go into the market and find another Rodri. You can try. You can spend money. You can sign talent. But finding that same intelligence, that same calmness, that same control, it is very difficult.

And that is why his situation is the most important.

If he stays, City keep their balance. If he leaves, everything changes.

At the same time, this could also be the start of something new. New players. New ideas. New energy. Football is always moving forward, and even the best teams must adapt.

For the fans, it is a moment of mixed emotions. Pride for what this team has achieved. Worry about what could happen next. Curiosity about the future.

Because no one really knows how this will end.

Will Rodri stay and continue to lead the midfield? Or will he follow his heart back to Spain? Will Bernardo Silva finally make his move? Will Grealish find a new path? Will Ake and Akanji remain part of the project?

So many questions. So many possibilities.

But one thing is certain.

This summer could be one of the most important moments in the recent history of Manchester City.

Because it is not just about transfers.

It is about the end of one chapter and the beginning of another.

And in football, those moments are always the most dramatic.