Real Madrid Prioritizes Yan Diomande Over Rodri Transfer Amid Final Deal Stages
Real Madrid has put the anticipated transfer of Rodri Hernandez, the Manchester City and Spain midfielder, on hold. After weeks of talks that suggested a swift agreement was near, the club is now focusing on closing the deal for Ivorian forward Yan Diomande.
The Spanish sports outlet AS reports that the plan to bring Rodri to the Santiago Bernabeu had been confirmed by President Florentino Perez earlier this week. Still, shifting priorities at the club's Valdebebas training ground have caused a delay in advancing negotiations with Manchester City.
Key activities within the first-team squad, including several transfers, have demanded attention. Most notably, the paperwork for Diomande’s move is almost complete. Both clubs have agreed on a contract spanning five seasons, and Real Madrid officials are working to finalize the details so the Ivorian can join Jose Mourinho's squad in training before the week ends.
Originally, Real Madrid aimed to wrap up Diomande’s transfer early in the week, but disagreements over contractual clauses have pushed back his arrival alongside the team.
Rodri Negotiations Temporarily Shelved
The anticipated initial contact between Real Madrid and Manchester City, which was scheduled for Thursday, has been postponed. Interest in Rodri remains strong, but other pressing matters have taken precedence.
Rodri's journey to becoming a target for Real Madrid intensified following his performances in the World Cup, especially during the semifinal and final matches. Once not considered a priority, he impressed enough to convince the club's decision-makers of his value.
His combination of technical skill and physical fitness quelled prior doubts. Given his track record, the expected transfer fee is close to 100 million euros.
