The Spanish star Rodri, a Manchester City player, recently opened the door to the possibility of his transfer to Real Madrid in the future, which has sparked much speculation about his potential return to the Spanish league in the upcoming period.

Rodri is under contract with Manchester City until the summer of 2027, while the English club has not yet started formal negotiations to extend his contract.

Despite the admiration of Real Madrid's management, led by Florentino Perez, for the capabilities of the Spanish midfielder, press reports close to the club have confirmed in recent hours that signing him is not part of the team's plans for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Here are the reasons why Real Madrid decided against signing Rodrygo:

Age factor:

One of the main reasons behind this decision relates to the player's age, as Rodri will turn thirty next June. Real Madrid's policy in recent years has focused on signing young players capable of contributing for many years, which may not align with a deal for a player nearing thirty.

Concerns about injuries and his physical condition:

The second reason is related to the player's physical condition, as Rodri recently suffered a severe cruciate ligament injury. This makes Real Madrid's management more cautious, fearing that the player may not regain his best form or might suffer from recurring injuries in the future.

Transaction cost:

Although the player still has one year remaining on his contract, Manchester City will not easily let go of his services, as Rodri is considered one of the team's most important players and one of the top midfielders in Europe. Therefore, the English club is expected to demand a substantial fee to agree to his departure.

Other options on Real Madrid's table:

Real Madrid has several other names on its list of interests to strengthen the midfield, including Nico Paz from Como, Chema Andres from Stuttgart, as well as Vitinha from Paris Saint-Germain, and Kees Smit from Alkmaar.