Real Madrid goes all in on Rodri with historic offer of €120 million
Xabi Alonso wants the Manchester City star to lead his midfield revolution
Real Madrid is set to make headlines once again with a record-breaking €120 million offer for Rodri, one of Manchester City’s most pivotal players, according to The Sun. The Spanish midfielder has emerged as a top transfer target for both coach Xabi Alonso and club president Florentino Pérez.
Rodri Could Become One of Real Madrid’s Most Expensive Signings
If accepted, the deal would make Rodri one of the most expensive signings in the club’s history, second only to Eden Hazard’s €160 million move in 2019. The offer is expected to land on City’s table soon, with early indications suggesting the Premier League champions are willing to consider the bid.
Rodri is said to be open to a new challenge and reportedly views a return to Spain with Real Madrid as an attractive career step.
Xabi Alonso’s Midfield Vision: Rodri the Key Piece
Rodri is not being pursued merely for depth he’s expected to become the central pillar of Xabi Alonso’s new tactical system. If signed, he would take the defensive midfield role, potentially pushing Aurélien Tchouaméni out of the starting XI due to overlapping responsibilities.
A projected Real Madrid lineup could feature:
- Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
- Defense: Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rüdiger, Carreras
- Midfield: Rodri, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Arda Güler
- Attack: Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé
More Signings on the Horizon: Konaté Also Targeted
Rodri isn’t the only name on Real Madrid’s radar. The club is also eyeing Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool. With the French defender’s contract nearing expiration, Madrid is preparing a €25 million offer, while Liverpool reportedly wants closer to €50 million to let the center-back go.
