The Manchester City midfielder, key to the Spanish national team in the World Cup, remains on the agenda of the white team. Sources close to the management confirm that his signing has not been ruled out.
The name of Rodri has once again resonated strongly in the offices of the Santiago Bernabéu. Although the Manchester City player is focused on the World Cup final, the upper echelons of Real Madrid have not closed the door on his signing. According to sources from the white entity, the interest in the midfielder remains active and no operation has been ruled out for the upcoming market.
A candidate that is not forgotten
During the electoral campaign that pitted Florentino Pérez against Enrique Riquelme, Rodri's name emerged as one of the possible reinforcements if the latter won the presidency. However, with Pérez re-elected, the option seemed to fade. Now, club sources assure that the interest never disappeared and that the player remains a priority to strengthen the midfield.
Rodri's performance in the World Cup has been extraordinary. The player from Villanueva de la Cañada has been the driving force of the Spanish national team, with passing precision and tactical intelligence that have amazed fans. It is no coincidence that those from Castellana are closely monitoring each of his movements.
The Guardiola and City factor
The main obstacle for Real Madrid is the stance of Manchester City. Pep Guardiola considers Rodri an irreplaceable piece in his scheme, and the English club is not willing to negotiate for less than his release clause, which hovers around 100 million euros. However, those in the white camp are confident that the player could force his exit if the desire to wear white is genuine.
Rodri has previously stated that his childhood dream was to play for Atlético de Madrid, but that does not close the doors to a possible change of scenery. In fact, sources close to the player assure that he would not be opposed to joining Real Madrid, although his priority now is to win the World Cup with Spain.
An upcoming busy market
With the World Cup final just around the corner, the transfer market promises to be intense. Real Madrid, which has already secured the signing of Kylian Mbappé, is now looking for a top-level midfielder who can provide rest for Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. Rodri fits that profile perfectly: youth, experience, and proven quality.
For Madrid fans, Rodri's potential arrival would mean a leap in quality in the midfield. Carlo Ancelotti's team needs a player with organizational capacity and ball progression, and the Spanish-British player meets all those conditions. Moreover, his knowledge of LaLiga and his adaptation to Spanish football would be immediate.
In the coming weeks, once the international tournament concludes, Real Madrid is expected to activate formal contacts with Manchester City. Meanwhile, the white fans dream of seeing Rodri donning the white shirt next season. Time will tell if this interest becomes a reality or remains just a summer rumour.
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