‘No thanks’: Real Madrid target turns down PSG, remains focused on dream move – report | OneFootball

Relations between PSG and Real Madrid have turned sour in recent years, and the ongoing transfer window has only made matters worse.

The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga was the first to break bridges between the two clubs, and PSG even attempted to sign Vinicius Jr. at the time as revenge for Los Blancos signing their best player as a free agent.

This summer, the club went after PSG’s top transfer target Yan Diomande after the French club reached an agreement with him, and stole him away in broad daylight. Furious at the development, the Parisiens contacted Real Madrid target Rodri hoping to steal him.

A plan that went wrong

As reported by Diario AS now, PSG did indeed make a call to Rodri offering him a move to Paris this summer. They persuaded the player and attempted to convince him to put aside his dream of joining Real Madrid.

PSG made a late entry for Rodri. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

The player’s reply, however, was a blunt ‘No thanks’, and he made it very clear that he is not looking to turn his back on the club he dreams of joining. He refused to even listen to them.

Rodri appreciates the gesture from PSG, but joining them does not align with his objectives at this stage of his career. The player wants to decide his future on his own terms and sees only two options – join Real Madrid or stay at Manchester City.

Perez’s green light arrives

While Florentino Perez has been the biggest hurdle in Real Madrid’s pursuit of Rodri so far this summer, the club president has now opened up to the possibility in recent days.

Rodri is Real Madrid’s priority. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

As relayed earlier this week, Perez has now given the green light to sign the midfielder, and the club have made him the priority signing for the department.

The operation is already in motion, and the club will reportedly present Manchester City with an official offer immediately after the Yan Diomande deal is completed later this week.

PSG and Barcelona have both tried to make late entries into the race, but Real Madrid are in pole position by some distance. It will, however, be a priority to complete the deal at the earliest without any further obstacles.