Manchester City midfield mainstay Rodri is reportedly an “impossible dream” for Real Madrid in the wake of Dani Carvajal’s recent comments.
According to a report by Spanish outlet SPORT, Rodri might be the subject of interest from Real Madrid. But Los Blancos will unlikely land the Manchester City mainstay in the summer transfer window. The latest update has revealed that the 55-cap Spanish international is an “impossible dream” for La Liga clubs, especially Real Madrid.
The rise and rise of Rodri
Rodri has established himself as the world’s best holding midfielder since joining Manchester City from Atletico Madrid in July 2019. The Spaniard was among the most highly sought-after midfielders in the market before the Premier League champions secured his services half a decade ago.
The 28-year-old has been a mainstay in the middle of the park for Manchester City in the last five years, turning out over 250 times thus far while chipping in with 26 goals and 30 assists. The player has been integral to Manchester City’s successful run across competitions, including winning the treble in the 2022/23 season.
Meanwhile, the Spanish international, who has turned out 55 times thus far for La Roja, has recently been in the news due to Dani Carvajal’s tongue-in-cheek plea to take him to Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Manchester City will look to secure Rodri’s long-term future by tying him to a new long-term contract.
Real Madrid move on the horizon?
Real Madrid can do with a player like Rodri after parting ways with Toni Kroos. The mesmerising playmaker has called time on his legendary career by retiring from all forms of football. The decision came as a surprise for Real Madrid, considering he was one of the best midfielders in the world in the 2023/24 season.
Nevertheless, Kroos’s decision has created a gaping hole in the midfield department, with Real Madrid keen on having a controller in the middle of the park. That is where Rodri’s name comes into the equation for the reigning La Liga champions heading into the summer transfer window.
However, despite Dani Carvajal’s plea, Real Madrid will fail to secure Rodri’s services in the summer transfer window, with the 55-cap Spanish international an “impossible dream” for Los Blancos. So, the 28-year-old will remain at Manchester City for the long haul, compelling Real Madrid to look elsewhere for midfield reinforcement.
