Manchester City won the treble as the second English club in the 2023/2024 season, then the air went out of the sky blues at the same time as their midfield general Rodri Hernandez was long-term injured. Rodri has the quality that everyone else gets better around him, something Erling Braut Haaland experienced as the top scorer in the Premier League when Rodri was playing and not when he was injured.
A long injury break is over for Manchester City star Rodri and with that, things are looking brighter for Manchester City, if they can keep hold of him now that Real Madrid are tempting.
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Real Madrid’s super offer to secure Rodri signing
Real Madrid are willing to go all-in to secure the signing of the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner.
Rodri has become a key player in the transfer market after being named the world’s best player. Both Manchester City and Real Madrid are fully aware of this. The Spanish midfielder, who is a mainstay for Pep Guardiola, has attracted the interest of the Spanish giants, who see him as the ideal successor to dominate midfield at the Santiago Bernabéu for the next ten years. From the Spanish capital, they are willing to make a groundbreaking bid of as much as 115 million euros.
Rodri – Real Madrid’s top priority
The level the Spanish international has shown in recent seasons has made him one of the central figures in European football. His tactical intelligence, physical strength, and ability to organize the game from deep make him an invaluable piece for both the club and the national team. In Valdebebas, they believe that Rodri would fit perfectly into the style of the game under Xabi Alonso’s leadership.
Manchester City’s opposition
Despite strong interest from Madrid, it does not seem as if the English club are willing to let go of their franchise player. At the Etihad, he is considered “untouchable”, and the sports management values not only his performances, but also the influence he has in the dressing room. The sum Real Madrid is offering is significant, but City have neither urgent financial needs nor any intention of weakening their midfield.
Crucial weeks in the negotiations
The coming weeks will be crucial to see if the Spanish club’s sustained interest can open any doors in Manchester. Meanwhile, Rodri remains reserved about the negotiations and focuses on the pre-season. Real Madrid are adamant about their goal, but are aware that convincing the reigning Premier League champions will not be an easy task.
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