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‘It’s quite normal’ – Man City maestro responds to growing Real Madrid rumours
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has addressed the growing speculation linking him with Real Madrid, insisting that his full attention is currently on Spain’s World Cup campaign rather than his club future.
The Ballon d’Or winner has once again found himself at the centre of transfer rumours in recent weeks, particularly following claims surrounding Real Madrid’s presidential elections.
However, the Spanish international has now spoken publicly about the situation and made it clear where his priorities lie.
While Rodri did not completely dismiss the speculation, he also avoided giving any indication that a move is currently being considered.
Breaking silence on Real Madrid speculation
The midfielder’s name has featured prominently in recent transfer discussions involving Real Madrid.
Part of the speculation emerged during the club’s presidential election process, as presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme appears to have an agreement in place with a Spanish international.
Rodri’s name quickly became one of the players linked to those claims.
However, people close to the Manchester City midfielder have denied that any such agreement exists.
With the rumours continuing to circulate, Rodri was asked directly about his future during Spain’s World Cup preparations, to which he said,
“It’s quite normal for players’ names to be linked with different clubs. I’m captain of the national team and I’m fully focused.
“My job is to lead Spain to victory in this World Cup. It might sound like a lot of noise, but as far as I’m concerned, I’m going to focus on the World Cup, and we’ll see what happens.”
The comments neither confirm nor deny any future interest from Real Madrid, but they do underline the player’s determination to avoid distractions during one of the biggest tournaments of his career.
Why Rodri is a dream target for Real Madrid
It is easy to understand why Rodri continues to be linked with Real Madrid.
Since Toni Kroos’ departure, the Spanish giants have been searching for greater control and consistency in midfield, and few players in world football offer those qualities better than Rodri.
The Manchester City star has established himself as one of the best midfielders in the game thanks to his positioning, passing range, defensive intelligence and leadership qualities.
At both the club and international level, he has become the player around whom entire systems are built.
That profile naturally makes him attractive to Real Madrid, particularly as the club continue evaluating long-term midfield solutions.
Source: AS
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
