Real Madrid are not considering a move for Ballon d’Or winner despite excellent World Cup

Real Madrid are not considering a move for Ballon d’Or winner despite excellent World Cup Rodri has been one of the beating hearts of the Spanish team as they lifted the FIFA World Cup title for the first time since 2010. The Manchester City midfielder captained the team admirably and was a true leader in the middle of the park. His performance across the tournament was outstanding, and he was rewarded with the Golden Ball as the competition’s best player. His World Cup campaign came against the backdrop of Real Madrid being linked with a move for the Man City star for a while. But even after much deliberation, it appears Los Blancos are not convinced. Real Madrid not considering Rodri move Rodri was the most influential Spain midfielder. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) According to OK Diario (h/t Mundo Deportivo ), in a report published before the World Cup final, Real Madrid are not planning to pursue a move for Rodri this summer, despite the clamour around his performances. The 30-year-old is the player many Real Madrid supporters have been crying out for, and there had been suggestions the City midfielder would not resist a switch to the Bernabeu, with a transfer fee of around €50 million mooted. Journalist Sergio Valentin had even claimed the club were preparing to make a move for him after the tournament. However, several other outlets have firmly rejected that notion. Both OK Diario and The Athletic have made it clear that Real Madrid’s hierarchy have not seriously considered signing the Madrid-born midfielder. The latter notes that the club’s management is even irritated by the constant association with his name. Mourinho has not asked for Rodri While Rodri enjoys support within the club, and even within the dressing room, the decisive factor appears to be Jose Mourinho’s stance. Mourinho is not interested in Rodri. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) OK Diario highlights that although the club admire Rodri’s style of play and personality, the Portuguese coach has never specifically requested his signing. Mourinho does want a new midfielder, but the City man’s name is said to have never been mentioned by the manager himself. A deal dependent on departures Ultimately, any midfield addition hinges on outgoings. Real Madrid have made it clear they will not sign a new midfielder unless one leaves first, with Eduardo Camavinga the most likely candidate . The problem, however, is that nobody in the current squad appears willing to depart. Camavinga himself has no intention of leaving and is determined to win Mourinho over, further complicating any prospect of fresh arrivals.