While Real Madrid was following closely the situation of Rodri Hernández, midfielder in Manchester City, the Merengue club finally decided to withdraw from the race. According to several specialized media, Madrid leaders would respect the player's will and would no longer consider this track a priority.
At the same time, FC Barcelona would now appear as the main contender for the signature of Ballon d'Or 2024. There were reportedly exchanges between the Spanish international and the Catalan sports management, while the project led by coach Hansi Flick would attract his interest.
Manchester City, however, remains at the heart of the issue. The English club, which wants to keep one of its key players in the middle of the field, has not yet opened the door to a start. Under contract until 2027, Rodri remained an essential part of the Citizens' project.
