Real Madrid make final decision on midfield signing after missing out on Rodri – report

Real Madrid make final decision on midfield signing after missing out on Rodri – report After Rodri Hernández chose Barcelona over Real Madrid, the club quickly accepted that the deal was over. According to reports , Rodri personally informed Los Blancos of his decision after deciding that his future lay at the Spotify Camp Nou. While the outcome came as a disappointment, the club respected the player’s choice. Real Madrid had been the first club to approach Rodri after the World Cup, presenting him with a proposal that initially appeared to put them in pole position. For a while, all signs pointed towards the Spain international moving to the Santiago Bernabeu. That changed when Rodri ultimately opted for Barcelona. No plans to return to the market Despite missing out on their primary midfield target, Real Madrid have no intention of pursuing another defensive midfielder before the transfer window closes, reports COPE . Moving to Barcelona. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) As far as Rodri’s snub is concerned, within the club, the message has remained consistent: Real Madrid will not sign players who do not genuinely want to play for the club. As for pursuing another midfielder, Los Blancos believe the current squad contains enough quality and depth to compete throughout the season without making another addition in the middle of the park. Rather than looking externally, Real Madrid intend to solve the issue from within. Bernardo Silva expected to take on deeper role As reported earlier , The expectation is that Jose Mourinho will increasingly use Bernardo Silva in a deeper midfield position. Bernardo will be used in a deeper role. (Photo courtesy: Real Madrid official website) The Portuguese international is viewed as capable of operating as a central midfielder and could form part of a double pivot alongside one of the club’s existing options. Mourinho can count on captain Federico Valverde, World Cup semi-finalist Aurelien Tchouameni, and his compatriot Eduardo Camavinga as options to pair Bernardo in the double pivot. Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler, meanwhile, will compete for the No. 10 position. If Thiago Pitarch does not leave the club, he too could emerge as a candidate after impressing in the second half of the last season. With confidence in the versatility of the current squad, Real Madrid’s hierarchy see no need to invest further in midfield, despite Rodri’s decision to join Barcelona.