Real Madrid interested in €130m-rated Man City megastar; believe move difficult to pull off | OneFootball

Real Madrid are considering the possibility of signing a new midfielder next summer and it appears that Manchester City mainstay Rodri is high on the European champions’ wishlist.

With Toni Kroos retiring last summer and Luka Modric’s contract expiring at the end of the season, Los Blancos will need to replenish their midfield department.

Rodri very much on the agenda

As such, according to Sam Lee of The Athletic, Real Madrid are indeed interested in a summer move for Manchester City megastar Rodri in the summer of 2025.

However, despite holding a genuine interest in the 28-year-old Spanish international, Los Blancos believe that pulling off a move for him will be difficult for them.

For starters, Rodri still has three years left on his contract with Manchester City, who are already working on a renewal for the Spaniard and are urging him to make a decision.

Real Madrid want Rodri. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images)

Real Madrid, being aware of the contract offer put together by the Cityzens, believe that they will not be able to match those terms.

At the same time, the Merengues also believe they will be unable to meet Man City’s transfer fee demands if it does come down to negotiations, making the move complicated.

However, Real Madrid are prepared to wait for the verdict of the hearing against Manchester City over the 115 charges of Financial Fair Play breaches.

The Spanish champions’ thinking is that if Manchester City are found guilty and hit with a major punishment, it might present them with an opportunity to make a move for Rodri.

The midfielder, for his part, is very happy at Manchester, but is yet to make a decision on the new contract proposal. from the Premier League champions.