Confirmed: Real Madrid closes the Rodri chapter with a happy ending, deal done

One of the players most linked to Real Madrid's transfer orbit in recent weeks, especially through the transfer request processed by Xabi Alonso, is Rodrigo Hernández. The signing of the Madrid-born holding midfielder, currently at Manchester City, was seen as the best possible deal. 

Above all because the footballing qualities of the "16" sky blue fit directly with those requests that the Tolosa coach would have made to strengthen its midfield as soon as possible. Far from simply trying to make that signing, the Valdebebas offices have analyzed everything surrounding a signing of that kind at the elite level of soccer.

That's why they would have determined that it's not appropriate to make any move for the signing of Rodrigo Hernández. Despite all the rumors of recent weeks, which included hypothetical offers to send to Manchester City, Real Madrid has decided not to make a move.

As things stand, the "Rodrigo case" at the Spanish capital club has ended even before it could truly begin. The information published by Mario Cortegana puts an end to one of Xabi Alonso's favorite signings, who will now have to rethink the configuration of its midfield without that signing that had been so desired.

Totally ruled out

The saga caused around Rodrigo Hernández comes to an end. Unwanted for some members of the coaching staff, but with a certain relief and happiness for a first-team white footballer: Vinícius Jr. Although quite some time has passed, what happened at the 2024 Ballon d'Or is still hanging in the air.

The mockery, chants, and sarcastic comments about the "7" verdeamarelo in this award, organized by UEFA and France Football, were a clear red line for Real Madrid. The São Gonçalo striker is not the only one who's "happy" about the cancellation of Rodrigo Hernández's signing.

Many Madridists who have systematically opposed the Madrid-born player, given those events related to the Ballon d'Or... and his systematic positioning in favor of such "classic" rivals of the merengue side as Pep Guardiola, are also happy. The signing, of course, bordered on the unpopular in some cases.

Now that Real Madrid has decided not to sign Rodrigo Hernández this summer, the first team's coaching staff must design its new midfield from scratch. Arda Güler is seen as a key footballer in that regard, but Xabi Alonso understands that he needs a like-minded "escort" who can offer the same creative profile.