Rodri Hernández has surprised everyone in his recent appearance on SER. The latest Ballon d'Or winner has made statements that nobody expected. When everyone thought his transfer for Madrid was out of the question, it was he who has revived the rumors. He didn't hold back when questioned about this possibility, defining the club presided over by Florentino as "the best in history".
Asked if he would consider wearing the Real Madrid jersey, Rodri replied bluntly. "Obviously, when Real Madrid, the best club in history and the most successful one, calls you, meaning what it means, it is an honor. You always have to pay attention. It's clear," he said.
Florentino Thinks about It: Real Madrid Really Likes Rodri
The possible arrival of Rodri has been much debated at Real Madrid. At times, Florentino Pérez had seen him relatively close. But the reality is that his recent Ballon d'Or had cooled any kind of interest.
Everything could change after these unexpected statements from Rodri himself. No one can deny that he is very popular at Real Madrid, especially now that they are looking for a replacement for Tchouaméni. The Spaniard's profile fits and he is very popular, but the reality is that there are questions regarding some aspects.
Despite his recent Ballon d'Or, the Madrid midfielder will turn 29 in 2025 and still has two seasons left on his contract with Manchester City. He will spend this campaign on the sidelines due to a serious injury, so there are doubts about his recovery.
The Ballon d'Or wouldn't leave Manchester for less than 150 million euros, a price that Florentino is not willing to pay. The truth is that Rodri is appealing—a lot—but at Real Madrid they seem to be unsure, so they could opt for other players.
Recommendation for Florentino: Midfielder for Real Madrid, Not Rodri
Florentino Pérez has decided to make a change in the Real Madrid dugout next season. It's the ideal moment, despite the fact that Ancelotti has a contract until 2026. The president's intention is to close the transfer of Xabi Alonso as soon as possible, with whom he has already formally started negotiations. In this sense, OKDiario has revealed the first request that the manager has made to accept the proposal.
There are many names being mentioned for Real Madrid, but Xabi Alonso is clear about the priorities to strengthen the squad. Neither defense nor offense: What he believes is needed is a fine midfielder. He is clear that Tchouaméni doesn't fit into his game plan. Therefore, he's asked for the transfer of Martín Zubimendi, a midfielder from Real Sociedad with a release clause of 60 million.
It remains to be seen how everything will progress with the possible arrival of Rodri. The reality is that at Real Madrid the idea looks far away.