Real Madrid will not pay crazy money for Ballon d’Or winner – Romano | OneFootball

Pep Guardiola’s departure from Manchester City represents a pivotal point in the story of the Premier League-based club, and they now turn a fresh leaf into a project with a new manager.

As they make that shift of paradigm, however, they also see a concurrent period of instability which may well see many veteran and core players leave. 

Real Madrid, needless to say, are alert to their situation. Bernardo Silva has emerged as one candidate who interests Jose Mourinho, and Rodri continues to stand out as the other big name in the same boat.

The club’s boundaries

As confirmed by Fabrizio Romano in a recent report, Rodri definitely wants to join Real Madrid at some point in the future should the Spanish giants come knocking. However, the decision is not in his hands.

Real Madrid will not go big for Rodri. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

While the door is open from his side, the ultimate decision of whether the move happens or not depends on what Real Madrid’s administration decides.

They do not want to spend a large sum of money on him as matters stand.

If Real Madrid make a move for Rodri, it will thus be for a normal fee and not for any exorbitant amount. After all, he only has one year left on his contract.

A big decision

Rodri is ready to play for Real Madrid. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

While signing Rodri does indeed have more merits than demerits, Real Madrid’s dilemma around him is linked to his fitness and not quality.

There is no denying that the Ballon d’Or winner is one of the best in the business, but injuries have heavily limited his contributions in recent years, and Real Madrid cannot afford another injury-prone player they cannot count on.

If not Rodri, Mourinho has his eye on Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand as an ideal replacement for the same position.