BOMBSHELL: Real Madrid executives pressuring Florentino to sign Rodri

The great World Cup he is having makes it very clear that the Merengue team has taken the decision to discard him

Héctor Andreu | 16 Jul 2026 | 09.04
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Rodri reappears among Real Madrid's targets / Rtve.es
Rodri reappears among Real Madrid's targets / Rtve.es

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Rodrigo Hernández is once again at the center of attention. The Spanish midfielder is delivering an outstanding World Cup with the national team, and as he prepares for the final, his name has resurfaced strongly on the Real Madrid transfer agenda. In recent hours, various reports indicate that Real Madrid's interest has not waned, and the club could make a move after the tournament concludes.

The Spanish international, at 30 years old, has once again become one of the most sought-after players in the market. His ability to control the pace of games, recover balls, and lead the game from the base has reinforced the idea that he remains one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, despite overcoming a serious knee injury during the last season.

Rodrigo Hernández remains a target for Real Madrid

Real Madrid's interest in the Manchester City player is not new. Over the past few months, he has emerged as one of the main alternatives to strengthen the midfield, although time seemed to have cooled off the operation.

However, as revealed by Pacojo on SER Deportivos, the name of Rodrigo Hernández continues to be very present at the Santiago Bernabéu offices. The information suggests that several executives believe that the Spanish international fits perfectly into the sporting project and are trying to convince Florentino Pérez to undertake an operation that would cost around 70 million euros.

The amount is significantly lower than what it was valued at just a year ago, when it was considered practically unsellable. Now, market circumstances and the player's contractual situation have reopened a scenario that seemed ruled out.

Real Madrid has possibilities to sign Rodri

The role of Manchester City will be decisive

Although Real Madrid’s interest may be strong, the final decision will still belong to Manchester City. The English club has a contract with Rodrigo Hernández until 2027 and continues to consider him a key piece for their sporting project.

However, reports from England also suggest that the English club will hold discussions with the player once the World Cup ends to address his future and try to extend his contract. This meeting will be crucial in determining whether there is a real possibility of negotiating a departure this summer.

There have been no official movements from the player's camp, as all attention is focused on the World Cup final. The midfielder himself has avoided fueling rumors while remaining focused with the Spanish national team.

An ideal profile to dominate LaLiga

Real Madrid has long believed that the squad needs an organizer capable of taking charge of the game in big matches. Following the departures of historical figures in the midfield, Rodrigo Hernández possesses almost all the qualities sought by the sporting direction.

His international experience, leadership, tactical ability, and exceptional reading of the game make him a standout player. Furthermore, his adaptation to LaLiga would be immediate due to his extensive knowledge of Spanish football and the influence he has gained in the national team.

The operation, however, will depend on multiple factors. Manchester City will not make the negotiation easy, and any major developments will come after the World Cup concludes. Meanwhile, Real Madrid remains attentive to the evolution of an opportunity that just a few weeks ago seemed completely off the table.

The second half of the transfer market could be decisive. If the asking price remains around 70 million euros, Rodrigo Hernández will once again become one of the main figures of the summer and the midfielder that Real Madrid could try to bring in to strengthen their project for a demanding season in LaLiga.

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