Beyond the controversy, Rodri is in Real’s sights: he could take up Kroos’ legacy

What if the prize of discord was the right opportunity to think about a new big market coup? Born in Villanueva de la Cañada, 39 kilometers from the Bernabéu, Rodrigo Hernández Cascante he is the best footballer in the world but he has never played for Real Madrid. A true “rarity”, as he points out Asbut i Blancos they have time to make up for it.

Rodri’s contract with Manchester City expires in 2027 and the midfielder already has a mind-boggling renewal offer on the table. The new salary would place him at the top of the squad together with Foden and Haaland, the other two pillars of the future project of the Sky Blues. The reality, however, is that the player awaits trial for the alleged irregularities committed by the English club, which allegedly violated the Financial Fair Play rules and could receive heavy sanctions.

Real Madrid is aware of this situation and is watching with interest. Rodri is a very good friend of Carvajal, one of the team captains, with whom he shares responsibilities in the Spanish national team, and Ancelotti also appreciates him a lot, as a good former midfielder. His possible hiring would solve many problems for his team, left orphaned by Kroos. A fundamental reinforcement for the midfield but also a marketing operation: another Ballon d’Or winner could play at the Bernabéu and never mind if it’s not Vinicius jr..