Actual Madrid is broadly considered one of the crucial prestigious soccer golf equipment on the earth, attracting curiosity from high gamers globally. Lately, Rodri expressed his admiration for the Spanish giants, however stories counsel that Actual Madrid will not be concerned about signing the Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder.
Throughout an interview on the El Larguero radio program, Rodri overtly mentioned the prospect of becoming a member of Actual Madrid. “Clearly, when Actual Madrid, the best membership in historical past and essentially the most adorned, calls you, with all the pieces it represents, it’s an honor. You all the time have to concentrate,” mentioned the Metropolis star.
Regardless of his feedback, Spanish outlet Marca has reported that Actual Madrid has no plans to pursue the Spanish midfielder. One key motive cited is the membership’s technique of avoiding giant investments in gamers approaching their 30s. At 28, Rodri reportedly falls outdoors Actual Madrid’s long-term imaginative and prescient.
Actual Madrid has struggled this season to discover a successor for Toni Kroos, making Rodri a seemingly superb candidate. Nonetheless, lingering warning after high-profile switch missteps—corresponding to Eden Hazard—mixed with the participant at present recovering from an ACL and meniscus damage, has reportedly dissuaded the membership from making a transfer.
In accordance with Transfermarkt, Rodri’s present market worth is €130M (as of November 24, 2024). Contemplating Manchester Metropolis’s monetary power, any potential suitor would possible must make a considerably increased bid. Probably the most believable route for Rodri to affix Actual Madrid could be as a free agent, however his contract with Metropolis runs till 2027, by which period he might be 31. Moreover, the Premier League champions are reportedly working to increase his deal, making a switch more and more unlikely.
Florentino Perez feedback on Rodri’s Ballon d’Or victory
Rodri’s victory over Vinicius Junior within the 2024 Ballon d’Or voting sparked important controversy, main Actual Madrid to boycott the ceremony in Paris. Weeks later, membership president Florentino Perez broke his silence on the matter.
Talking to the media, Perez acknowledged Rodri’s expertise whereas reinforcing his assist for Vinicius. “Rodri is a superb footballer, and moreover, he’s from Madrid. He has all our affection. However he was compensated by his efficiency from final season. He deserved a Ballon d’Or, however not this 12 months. He deserved it final 12 months when he received the treble.”
Perez additionally took the chance to rally behind Vinicius. “Vinicius, you’re the very best participant on the earth. I would like you to know that the Actual Madrid followers are happy with you, for all the pieces you may have needed to endure in lots of unfair occasions and moments, all this has made you the participant you might be right this moment,” he ended his assertion.
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