Rodri's Real Madrid dream remains on hold, says Romano

Manchester City midfielder Rodri would love to join Real Madrid 'one day', according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. However, the move is not close to happening, as Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is not convinced about pursuing the deal at this time. Romano described the situation as 'cold' for now, meaning there is no active negotiation or strong interest from the Spanish club. Rodri, who recently helped Manchester City win the FIFA Club World Cup, is seen as one of the best midfielders in the world. He has a contract with City until 2027, and the Premier League champions are not looking to sell. The 27-year-old Spanish international has expressed his admiration for Real Madrid in the past, but any potential transfer would require a significant fee and a change of mind from club president Perez. For now, Rodri remains focused on his duties at Manchester City, where he has been a key player since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2019. Real Madrid already have a strong midfield with players like Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurelien Tchouameni, which may explain why Perez is not pushing for another high-profile signing in that position. Rodri's dream of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu will have to wait for now, as the transfer window remains quiet on this front.