If the summer was responsible for Real Madrid, with four arrivals for a total of 167.5 million euros, a position continues to arouse lively debates in the Spanish capital. The departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric did not recruit a central midfielder, and it seems that the new coach Xabi Alonso would strongly wish.
Real Madrid management is less convinced. President Florentino Perez hardly intends to spend a lot on a midfielder this summer, unless he is convinced that the game is worth the candle. So far, the only player he has seen who convinces him is Rodri Hernandez, Manchester City player. However, after a long injury and at 29 years old, these factors make a big budget transfer more improbable.
Manchester City will offer a new contract to Rodri
Rodri's current contract expires in 2027, and the Merengues could be tempted to repatriate the Madrid at that time. In a year, if he has not signed again, he could be available at a reduced price, and Real Madrid would then have sufficient evidence of his healing of his injury to the crossed ligaments.
However, City does not intend to let him go without fighting. Fabrizio Romano says City will offer Rodri a new four -year contract until 2029, making him the second best paid player after Erling Haaland. This would bring it up to 33 years old, a long-term contract that few players get beyond this age.
Real Madrid alternatives in Rodri
It would be interesting to see if Real Madrid would be willing to recruit Rodri next summer. The club has the policy to offer only one year extension to players over thirty, and the Spanish star would likely like a contract of at least three years if he joined Real Madrid. Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister have been mentioned as other names that Los Blancos would like for the role, but both were tried too expensive this summer.
