Press reports revealed today, Friday, Real Madrid's stance on the possibility of signing Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder, in the upcoming period.

Rodri had previously expressed his admiration for Real Madrid, affirming that he would not mind wearing the royal team's jersey, despite his previous association with Atlético Madrid.

According to the Spanish newspaper "AS," Rodri is highly regarded within the halls of Real Madrid, both by the management and the players, who see him as one of the top midfielders in the world.

The report clarified that the royal club, despite its interest in strengthening the midfield, does not currently consider Rodri among its options, noting that mutual admiration and respect are not sufficient to finalize the deal.

He pointed out that Real Madrid prefers to focus on other alternatives to strengthen this position, while waiting for the end of the current season to finalize the matter definitively.

Rodri's contract with Manchester City extends until June 2027, while the player has confirmed that negotiations will soon be opened to renew his contract with the English club.

It is noted that Rodri was awarded the 2024 Ballon d'Or, surpassing Vinicius Junior, the star of Real Madrid.