Rodri has been mentioned as a potential target for Real Madrid, but former Spanish midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has claimed that a move to Real Madrid would be very difficult, and Barcelona could be a potential destination.
The 29-year-old has been exceptional for Manchester City since joining the club, and he won the Ballon d’Or in recent years. The Premier League side simply cannot afford to lose a player of his quality anytime soon. Apart from his ability as a midfielder, he’s one of the leaders of the dressing room, and Manchester City need players like him if they want to build a formidable team.
“If he leaves Manchester City, I imagine an agreement will be reached with the club. Furthermore, there’s a strong connection with Barcelona. Txiki Begiristain was there, and of course, Pep Guardiola too. But in the end, Rodri will decide personally. And I think it would be very difficult for him to sign for Real Madrid,” he told via .
“Personally, I think it will be difficult for him to leave, especially knowing how attached Rodri is to the club. It would have to be an extreme situation in which he was practically forced to leave.”
There is no doubt that Barcelona and Real Madrid need a player of his quality. It will be interesting to see which of the two clubs decides to make a move for him in the summer. The 29-year-old has played in La Liga for Atletico Madrid. He could make an immediate impact and improve both teams immensely.
Real Madrid, in particular, has struggled in the middle of the park. They need more quality and control in that area of the pitch. The Spanish international would be an exceptional acquisition. He is at the peak of his career, and he could play his best football with them over the next few years. It will be interesting to see if the midfielder is tempted to return to his homeland in the summer.
