Here is why Real Madrid is changing its mind about Rodri as board pressure mounts. Mourinho has also decided on the futures of Gonzalo Garcia, Asencio, and Mastantuono. Details inside.
A lot of Madridistas are calling for Real Madrid to sign Rodri, and president Florentino Perez seems resistant. Perez, according to reports, does not see the operation as clear, despite the fact that more and more executives are leaning toward the transfer, because they consider that he is a piece that would greatly strengthen Real Madrid's midfield and make them play better football.
"At Real Madrid, they are internally reconsidering the situation of Rodri. After his great World Cup, part of the board is pushing to reach an agreement with the Spanish midfielder, who is completely open to returning to Spain, which has always been his priority. It remains to be seen what Florentino Perez's position is, who until a few weeks ago rejected this signing possibility. They are evaluating the options. Manchester City has presented a mega economic offer to Rodri to renew him, but the player has not yet responded," wrote journalist Matteo Moretto on his X account.
The transfer window is open, and several weeks remain. Furthermore, Rodri still has not accepted Manchester City's extension offer. It arrived in April, but, waiting for Real Madrid, he has still not responded. He still maintains some hope that the Madrid club will be interested in him. This could allow him to take an important step toward joining the best club in history. He feels prepared to face the challenge with humility.
The Spanish midfielder would start whenever he was fit because he leads from midfield and organizes his teammates, both in build-up and in pressing. Furthermore, he could fit in well alongside Aurelien Tchouameni if there is tactical work behind it. And this is something that will happen with Jose Mourinho, who, in addition to sacrifice and attitude, also wants order.
We will see how all this ends, but Perez will have the final say. It has always been that way, and this does not seem likely to change now. Therefore, the executives will have to convince him of the operation.
Gonzalo Garcia Convinces Mourinho, Could Stay at Real Madrid
Elsewhere, although forward Gonzalo Garcia was among the candidates to leave the White House, head coach Mourinho has stopped his 'goodbye'. According to Arancha Rodriguez, a Cadena COPE journalist, the striker convinced the Portuguese at the start of the preseason and will remain part of the squad for the 2026-27 season.
In the same way, Rodriguez has assured that those who will not continue at Madrid are Raul Asencio and Franco Mastantuono. Both are set to leave on loan for the next campaign, mainly because they have no place with Mourinho, although the club still has confidence in the defender and the winger.
Hence, on the upper floors of the Bernabeu, they are studying operations for a possible return of both players, who are still young (23 and 18 years old, respectively), with the goal of accumulating minutes and experience before returning to fight for a place in the Merengue first team. The possible destinations for both players are unknown, however.
According to Rodriguez, Mourinho is meeting with all his players these days to convey his intentions. In the case of Gonzalo, who aspired to leave on loan or through a sale -- Borussia Dortmund was one of the clubs that had shown the most interest in signing the striker -- the situation has changed completely, but the club's discards include other pieces such as Asencio and Mastantuono, who have valid contracts with Madrid until 2031. For his part, Gonzalo was renewed last summer until 2030 after his great performance in the Club World Cup.
