Rodrigo Hernandez, better known to the football world as Rodri, has attracted interest from the biggest club on the planet, Real Madrid as a potential option for the midfield position. The 28-year-old has always maintained his respect and admiration for Madrid. It will not be difficult to assume that Rodri wants a move back to his home country as he reaches his 30s and tries a new challenge after a successful spell in the Premier League with Manchester City.
English journalist, Sam Lee has released the news of Los Blancos having an interest in Rodri. At the same time, he has also stressed the fact that a deal is nowhere close to materialising at the moment. Financial figures will prove to be the biggest hurdle in a possible deal between Manchester City and Real Madrid for the Spaniard. The European champions have no intention to match Rodri’s salary at Manchester City or the transfer fee requested by the club. The numbers involved will be out of the scope for Madrid considering the player’s age.
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Rodri has established himself as the undisputed best-holding midfielder in the world. He joined City in 2019 from Atletico Madrid and took some time to settle in a new environment. Fortunately for him, learning under the guidance of Pep Guardiola has brought several dimensions to his game. He has played an integral part in Manchester City’s greatest-ever phase and has also become a guaranteed starter for the Spanish national team. City fans will hope that the midfielder is not swayed away by the Madrid rumours and stays committed at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City’s legal hearing might pave a way for Real Madrid
Currently, there is little substance to the reports linking Rodri to Real Madrid. Florentino Perez will be looking at younger options for the centre of the park but will also keep a close eye on Rodri’s contract situation at City. The Premier League champions have been taken to court for allegedly violating the financial regulations of the league and not cooperating with the authorities. Manchester City will be battling 115 charges with serious ramifications possible if found guilty.
There have been speculations regarding the future of first-team players at Manchester City if the club is imposed with sporting sanctions. Multiple individuals might decide to depart to pursue their respective careers at the top level. In such a case, Real Madrid will be ready to pounce on an opportunity to sign Rodri if the club accepts a reasonable offer or in the instance of a contract termination. The upcoming months will bring a fascinating development to the Rodri saga amidst the Real Madrid interest.