The Ballon d'Or ceremony was held on Monday, and Vinícius was the favorite among Real Madrid fans. However, the award ultimately went to Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder. Florentino Pérez has shown interest in signing Rodri, considering him a key piece to reinforce the Madrid midfield.
Rodri's Mention of Carvajal: a Touch of Elegance
In his speech, Rodri showed his humility by mentioning Dani Carvajal as a possible winner. He took the time to highlight the great level of the Real Madrid right-back, now injured. This gesture by Rodri was well received by the fans and showed his respect for the opposing players. The statement reinforced the perception of Rodri as an elegant player with a vision for soccer, which would please Florentino Pérez.
Carvajal's Gesture Towards Vinícius Wasn't as Elegant
While Rodri publicly congratulated Dani Carvajal in his speech, the Real Madrid right-back decided to show his support for Vinícius on social media. He recently uploaded a photo in which he expressed his backing. However, Carvajal's gesture of not directly congratulating Rodri was interpreted by many as an unfortunate gesture. Although understandable given his support for Vinícius, this act might not have been well received by Rodri and those around him.
Last European Championship, Carvajal confessed that he used to joke with Rodri, encouraging him to sign for Real Madrid. This attempt at rapprochement seemed solid, given the good atmosphere between the two players in the Spanish national team. However, Carvajal's recent gesture towards Vinícius has caused some noise that could complicate this possible transfer.
Florentino's influence on Rodri's Possible Transfer
Florentino Pérez is constantly looking to strengthen the team with high-quality players like Rodri. The Madrid president has noted Rodri's potential and his influence at City. However, these small gestures between players can be decisive in the process of convincing them. It could be that this latest detail will affect negotiations in the future.
Although Rodri is a clear target for Florentino for Real Madrid, the dynamics on and off the field affect the decisions of the players. Carvajal, Vinícius and Rodri have crossed paths in an unexpected scenario, but Florentino's desire remains firm. Time will tell if Carvajal's gesture will influence the midfielder's future and his possible arrival at Santiago Bernabéu.