✋ Real Madrid put Rodri on hold for Diomandé
· Yahoo Sports
According to José Félix Díaz of AS , Real Madrid have temporarily slowed down their attempt to sign Rodri as the club is focused on finalizing the signing of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande .
Although the Spanish midfielder remains a priority for José Mourinho’s squad, the club’s hierarchy have decided to complete the arrival of the Ivorian before resuming negotiations with Manchester City.
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The Diomande deal is close to being completed
Diomande’s transfer has entered its final stage , with personal terms already fully agreed.
The 21-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract with Real Madrid , and only the legal and administrative details remain to be finalized before the transfer can be officially completed.
Initially, the deal was expected to be wrapped up at the start of this week. However, disagreements over several contractual clauses between the two clubs delayed the process more than expected.
Despite the setback, Real Madrid remain confident that the transfer will be completed in time for Diomande to join Mourinho’s squad before the end of the week.
Rodri talks on hold
As a result, attention has shifted away from Rodri , at least temporarily. Initial contact with Manchester City was expected to begin this week , but those talks have been postponed while the club finalizes other transfer business.
The delay does not reflect any change in Real Madrid’s intentions.
After weeks of internal debate, club president Florentino Pérez recently approved the move, and Rodri is now seen as the ideal midfielder to complete Mourinho’s squad.
A €100 million deal?
Rodri’s performances during the World Cup played a decisive role in the shift in opinion at Valdebebas.
The midfielder went from being seen as an unlikely target to becoming Real Madrid’s preferred option after his standout displays in the semifinals and the final convinced even the remaining skeptics at the club.
His current level, physical condition, and leadership qualities have dispelled many of the doubts that had previously surrounded the deal.
The Spaniard’s credentials have only strengthened his case. In addition to winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri also won the Golden Ball at the 2026 World Cup, reaffirming the club’s belief that he remains one of the best midfielders in the world.
Any transfer is ultimately expected to represent an investment of around €100 million, including fees and wages.
Official presentations delayed
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s new signings will have to wait a little longer for their official presentation.
With Pérez currently away from Madrid, the traditional unveiling ceremonies and photo sessions have been postponed.
Real Madrid plan to present all of their new signings together once the president returns, although some of the new arrivals could make their unofficial debut beforehand, including in the upcoming preseason match against Fiorentina.
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