Florentino Perez, President of Real Madrid, has reportedly dismissed any ongoing plans to acquire the Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, during the upcoming summer transfer window. According to reporting from journalist Mario Cortegana, the discussions regarding the acquisition of the Ballon d’Or winner were previously presented to the directors of the club, but the institution has indicated it is not currently considering a transfer of Rodri to the Santiago Bernabéu. The report suggests that recent speculation surrounding a potential move for Rodri to the ranks of Real Madrid was largely initiated by Enrique Riquelme, who is a rival candidate in the club’s presidential elections.
Riquelme has utilized the name of the highly-regarded Spanish midfielder in his public statements, arguing that a player of Rodri’s caliber should feature within the Madrid squad. Despite this public advocacy from Riquelme, Perez has maintained a clear stance regarding the club’s transfer strategy. The focus remains on the existing plans for the squad rather than pursuing high-profile signings like Rodri at this time.
This decision signals that, for the immediate future, the board is not pursuing the acquisition of the Manchester City star, despite the persistent rumors linking the player to the capital club.
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