Rodri of Spain poses with the player of the tournament trophy at the awards ceremony after the FIFA World Cup 2026 final match Spain against Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., July 19. EPA-Yonhap
LONDON — Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri will be sidelined for a short period following minor back surgery, Manchester City said on Tuesday.
The midfielder, who was named player of the tournament after the World Cup final in the United States earlier this month, has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.
"Manchester City can confirm Rodri has undergone successful minor back surgery," the Premier League club said in a statement.
"The midfielder had been feeling discomfort for some time but has now undergone a procedure to address the issue and will now begin a short period of rehabilitation."
