Real Madrid is reportedly in a prime position to sign Rodri, the standout player of EURO 2024, next year.
Leave Manchester, it’s not sunny there, go to Madrid, we need you. Moreover, you also come from this city,” Dani Carvajal reportedly told Rodri before the EURO 2024 final, where Spain defeated England 2-1. Carvajal, the Real Madrid right-back, confirmed to Cadena COPE radio that he frequently discusses this with Rodri, especially since Toni Kroos announced his retirement after EURO 2024.
Real Madrid views Rodri as the ideal replacement for Kroos. Rodri, who joined Manchester City in 2019, is widely considered the best midfielder in the world today. Despite Carvajal’s efforts, Rodri simply responded, “I still have a contract with Man City.”
Real Madrid’s president, Florentino Perez, and his advisory team are hopeful about signing Rodri next year. They believe Pep Guardiola’s potential departure from Manchester City in June 2025 could facilitate Rodri’s move to Madrid. The club is also set to say goodbye to Luka Modric next summer.
Financially, Real Madrid is well-positioned to make this transfer, having been unaffected by salary limits in La Liga and signing Kylian Mbappe for free. The number 16 shirt, worn by influential players like Emilio Butragueno and Raul Gonzalez, is reserved for Rodri at the Bernabeu.
