Rodri to Real Madrid: £100m Move in the Works for Ballon d'Or Winner

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Spanish giants Real Madrid are reportedly planning a £100 million bid for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who won the 2024 Ballon d’Or following a dominant season. With midfield icons Toni Kroos retired and Luka Modrić in his final season, Madrid are eager to add experience and control to their squad, and Rodri is the top name on their radar.

Known for his calmness, passing accuracy, and ability to control the tempo of games, Rodri has become one of the most reliable players in world football. After guiding Manchester City to another league title and Champions League success, his contribution was finally recognised with football’s biggest individual prize.

Ballon d’Or Winner Seen as Ideal Kroos Successor

Real Madrid views Rodri as the ideal replacement for Kroos, offering tactical discipline and composure that aligns with their current style. While the club already boasts future stars like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, the presence of a proven leader like Rodri would balance youth with experience.

Sources suggest club president Florentino Pérez is personally pushing for this move, as the club aims to build a midfield strong enough to dominate the next decade. With Rodri’s Spanish nationality and previous links to La Liga, there’s growing belief that he could be open to returning home.

Man City Not Willing to Let Go Easily

Manchester City, however is not expected to entertain any offers lightly. Pep Guardiola values Rodri highly, often calling him the “most important player” in his system. Losing Rodri would force City to rethink their entire midfield setup, something they may not be ready to do this summer.

Still, Real Madrid are confident that a record-breaking £100m Rodri transfer could tempt both the player and club. If successful, it would make Rodri the most expensive Spanish footballer of all time, surpassing previous deals involving Morata and Torres.