Rodri, the current Ballon d’Or winner, has emerged as a top target for Real Madrid, who view him as a key piece for their future midfield. Despite the difficulty of the transfer, the Spanish giants believe that nothing is impossible—especially with Florentino Pérez leading the charge.

The New Galáctico Dream

According to SER Deportivos, Real Madrid is closely monitoring the situation at Manchester City, where a disappointing season could prompt a squad overhaul. With stars like Kevin De Bruyne potentially on the way out, City may be open to reshaping their roster—and that could open the door for Rodri.

While a move this summer seems unlikely, Rodri is described as the “ultimate dream” for Madrid. The Spanish outlet noted, “Until he recovers from his injury, it’s impossible. Well, not impossible—improbable.”

The 40-year-old midfielder, who played a key role in City’s recent dominance, could bring balance and experience to a Real Madrid side already filled with attacking firepower. And although he edged out fellow Spaniard Vinícius Jr. for the Ballon d’Or, the club sees him as a long-term solution at the heart of the pitch.

Florentino’s Vision: The Spanish Core of Madrid

As part of an ongoing effort to ‘Spanish-ize’ the squad, Florentino Pérez has already brought in two Spanish players in recent months. The president wants to build a team that reflects the club’s identity while also staying competitive on the European stage.

As SER Deportivos points out, if Florentino gets directly involved in negotiations, “the impossible starts to look improbable, and the improbable starts to look like a done deal.”

Although Rodri may not be available this summer, Real Madrid could be playing the long game. Whether it becomes a transfer saga or a surprise success story, one thing is clear: Rodri’s name is already circled on the club’s wishlist. And if the right conditions fall into place, he could be wearing white sooner than expected.