Rodri to Real Madrid? The Final Summer Splash Could Be Huge!
According to Cadena SER, if Real Madrid are to make one final major investment in this summer’s transfer window, the club’s leadership has already set its sights on a dream target: Rodri Hernández, Manchester City’s midfield general and the reigning Ballon d’Or winner.
With Real Madrid already making high-profile moves—most notably the arrival of Kylian Mbappé—the club has been relatively quiet in terms of midfield reinforcements following the departures and aging of long-serving legends like Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić. Although talents like Tchouaméni, Camavinga, and Valverde are in place, none offer the same complete blend of control, vision, and leadership that Rodri brings.
Sources suggest that Rodri is not immune to Madrid’s interest. The allure of wearing the white shirt and being at the heart of Real Madrid’s next dynasty is said to be growing on him—especially at a time when his status in world football has never been higher. He’s reportedly listening closely to the “beacon calls” from Spain.
What makes this potential transfer even more symbolic is the endorsement from Toni Kroos himself. Before hanging up his boots, Kroos publicly recognized Rodri as one of the best midfielders in the world, and even hinted that he would be an ideal fit at Madrid. That sentiment now seems prophetic, as the club looks to fill the void left by the German maestro.
Financially, it won’t be easy. Manchester City have no intention of letting Rodri go cheaply, especially given his pivotal role under Pep Guardiola. If Madrid are serious, they will have to break the bank, likely making Rodri the most expensive midfielder in the club’s history.
Still, for a player of Rodri’s caliber—combining technical excellence, tactical intelligence, and leadership—the investment could be seen not as a risk, but as a necessary move to secure Madrid’s future dominance in Europe.
