Rodri, it's far from over

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Real Madrid has already recruited four players this summer, and it is not excluded that a fifth joins the workforce of Xabi Alonso for the 2025-26 season.

If this was the case, it would most certainly be a midfielder, because it is the new priority of the club in terms of transfers after the arrival of Alvaro Carreras last week.

Sales are necessary before being able to recruit new players, but with the growing interest of Fran Garcia and Rodrygo Goes, Real Madrid should have the possibility of recruiting an additional player before the closure of the summer transfer window in early September.

And if he decides to make a transfer, his privileged target is the superstar of Manchester City and Spain, Rodri Hernandez, long admired by the Santiago Bernabéu club.

Rodri Hernandez, admired for a long time by Real Madrid

Rodri, spotted by Real Madrid at the Club World Cup, less than two years of contract remaining in Manchester City, which means that its value will start to fall. Real Madrid leaders, who plan to monitor his performance from the start of the new Premier League season, are open to his signature if he represents a commercial opportunity.

Real Madrid could wait until next summer to operate

According to Diario As, Real Madrid could make a late transaction for Rodri, at the end of the summer transfer window. Another option would be to wait until 2026, hoping that it does not sign new contract with Manchester City.

This second option would also imply that Real Madrid does not strengthen its midfielder, a problematic sector throughout last season. It would be a risk, but club leaders could decide that it is more judicious to recruit Rodri next summer, when it is available at a reduced price, provided that it does not sign new contract in Manchester.