Because of Toni Kroos’ retirement, Real Madrid are midfielder down going into next season. Although there are no plans for a replacement to be signed, Dani Carvajal believes that he has found the perfect player to fill the hope vacated by the German maestro – and it’s a familiar face for him.
During an interview with El Partidazo de COPE on Thursday, Carvajal spoke on Spain teammate Rodri Hernandez. He admitted that he’s been begging the Manchester City midfielder to join him at Real Madrid.
“Without a doubt, I’d want him at Real Madrid. I tell him every day to leave Manchester, there is no sun there, to come to Madrid because we need him. He tells me he has a contract… but he would be perfect for us.”
🚨 @DaniCarvajal92, en @partidazocope
💣 "Le digo a Rodri todos los días que fiche por el @RealMadrid"
📲 La entrevista completa a las 23:30h con Juanma Castaño
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— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) July 11, 2024
Rodri is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world, and he’s had a very strong Euro 2024 for Spain, which he will hope to conclude by winning a fourth European Championship title for La Roja.
Man City are likely to be relaxed about the situation with Rodri, even if Real Madrid were to register their interest. It would surely take a big-bucks offer to prize him away from Pep Guardiola’s squad – even if a bid was accepted, it could be difficult to persuade him to join because of his past allegiances with Atletico Madrid.
