The Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and has indicated he won't address his future until after the World Cup.
Real Madrid continue to monitor his situation, and potential new president Enrique Riquelme has said he would like to sign the Spain international if he wins the election against Florentino Perez.
According to reports, Rodri is seeking a more lucrative contract than the current offer on the table, with the midfielder’s representatives understood to be pushing for terms that better reflect his status as the finest holding midfielder in world football.
Manchester Evening News reporter Simon Bajkowski has now clarified the player's situation, stating that City are "counting on him next season" following the World Cup.
Turning 30 towards the end of the month, Rodri arguably has a couple more years at the top of world football, and Man City want him to spend those years at the Etihad rather than moving to Real Madrid.
But to achieve that goal, they must resolve the gulf in valuation between the figure being offered and what the player is asking for.