An older man with glasses and a suit appears in the foreground while in the background there are players in red uniforms with a team crest. — Rodri Behind With the Spanish National Team, a Real Madrid Crest, and Florentino | Real Madrid Confidencial

Camara — Rodri Behind With the Spanish National Team, a Real Madrid Crest, and Florentino | Real Madrid Confidencial

Madrid's Interest in the New Rodri Reignites: There Will Be Competition for the Signing

He was ruled out, but the white team is back in the hunt to secure his signing

21/03/2025 15:35:00h

Borja Díaz

Real Madrid never stops looking in the market for possible signings with the aim of strengthening the midfield. It is true that right now it doesn't seem like a priority for this upcoming summer. But they do want to be very alert for the future and have set their sights on the new Rodri.

This is how they have defined Martin Zubimendi, who has long been the favorite for Real Madrid. The San Sebastian native has taken Rodri's place in the national team after his injury. Just like at Real Sociedad, his performance shows that there is no other option of higher quality.

A player in the red uniform of the Spain national team during a match.

Zubimendi Serious in a Match of the Spanish National Team | Real Madrid Confidencial

It is true that they seemed to have cooled their interest in securing his signing in recent weeks. But the latest reports suggest that they have reactivated their pursuit to ensure he doesn't slip away. Among other things, because the competition can make this move very difficult.

Especially because Arsenal is also bidding strongly to acquire his services. The good experience of a former teammate of Zubimendi, Mikel Merino, could convince him. Although he knows that at Bernabéu he has many chances to be a starter.

Tchouaméni and Camavinga Complicate Real Madrid's Pursuit of Zubimendi

As we were saying, months ago we took it for granted that Real Madrid was going to go for Zubimendi. They had many possibilities of securing his signing, and it seemed like a straightforward operation. Among other things, because his price doesn't seem unreasonable since his clause is 60M.

Soccer player in blue and white uniform on the playing field.

Zubimendi during a Real Sociedad match | Real Madrid Confidencial

However, Tchouaméni has gone from being halfway out to being the best at Real Madrid. He has managed to leave doubts behind, and in the midfield, he is at a great level. They no longer boo him; instead, he was applauded at Bernabéu, and he also has a good ball distribution.

Meanwhile, Camavinga has been dealing with back problems throughout the season. They are not allowing him to be at one hundred percent, and this is being noticed in his game this season. But against Atlético, he came off the bench and left a very good impression, being key.

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