Since he won the Ballon d’Or, Real Madrid has been connected to Rodri Hernandez, a midfielder for Manchester City. However, this summer may be the year they make a serious move for the Spain international. His cruciate ligament injury prevented Los Blancos from making a high-profile approach for him last summer, despite their initial identification of him as a possible target.
Despite recuperating from the ACL rupture in the summer, Rodri has unable to achieve a sustained run of form at the top of his game this season due to a number of setbacks. With an eye on the World Cup, he has started seven of City’s last eight Premier League games over the past two months and appears to be getting back into the swing of things.
According to earlier reports, Real Madrid plans to closely monitor his development for the remainder of the season in order to gauge the success of his comeback. Journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon claims that if Rodri can dispel all skepticism over his long-term fitness, Real Madrid would make a play for him. This summer, they think they might reach an agreement with Manchester City for about €50 million.
Real Madrid want to sign Manchester City player
The writer claims that “Rodri is the midfielder that Real Madrid wants” for the next campaign. After bouncing back from the severe setback he received in 2024, the former Atletico Madrid player battled injuries in the opening half of this season. He has made 14 appearances so far this year, though, and has been healthy.
The Spanish capital club will continue to monitor his health until the World Cup, according to Álvarez de Mon. Accordingly, Real Madrid is probably going to decide on a purchase following the World Cup. He goes on to say that the Manchester City player would cost about €50 million.
Real Madrid has refrained from making investments in players who are nearing or in their 30s during the last several years. Los Blancos have been heavily investing in young talents.
The La Liga powerhouses last made a significant investment on Eden Hazard in 2019. The transfer was somewhat of a fiasco, and the Belgian was 28 years old at the time. Next June, Rodri will be 30, therefore Real Madrid will need to change their original plans to sign him.
