Mario Cortegana reveals Real Madrid stance on Rodri transfer

Mario Cortegana reveals Real Madrid stance on Rodri transfer Real Madrid signed Marc Cucurella from Chelsea right before the start of the World Cup 2026 and this transfer allowed them to get a share of glory from Spain’s World Cup triumph, as the fullback remained a key part of Luis de la Fuente’s team for the entirety of the competition. Before the defender’s signing, the Merengue club did not have a single player in the Spanish team’s ranks, undoubtedly an undesirable situation for the biggest club in the Iberian country. With the end of the World Cup, Los Blancos are once again being linked with several players who recently won the top international trophy. In a surprising report, they were linked with the Barcelona forward Ferran Torres. While there might not be much truth to their interest in Torres, another player with whom they have long been linked and who has once again emerged on their agenda is the midfielder Rodri Hernandez . He is one of the favorites to win the Ballon d’Or after the World Cup triumph, and there is no doubt that Real Madrid would gain a decisive player if they can sign him. However, Mario Cortegana of The Athletic clarifies that despite these recent links, the Spaniard is not a part of the Merengue club’s plans for this summer. The report recognizes that Jose Mourinho still wants another center-back and a midfielder before the end of this summer transfer window, but the Manchester City midfielder does not seem to be a target for them. Meanwhile, other players who were being linked with Real Madrid are also now ruled out. The Merengues published an official statement to rule out the signing of the Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer, while Mateus Fernandes decided to join the Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Thus, it remains to be seen which midfielder they will be signing this summer to fulfill Mourinho’s request.