This is the kind of statement that will earn him some papers in the Spanish press, delighted to fuel for a moment the possibility of seeing Rodri sign for Real Madrid. The 2024 Ballon d'Or, guest of the show El Larguero on Cadena SER, has in fact clearly left the door open to Real Madrid if the Merengue club decides to contact him. “Obviously, when Real Madrid, the best club in history and the most successful, calls you, with all that that represents, it is an honor. You always have to pay attention to it, that’s obvious,” Rodri admitted.
The Spanish midfielder subsequently returned to his crazy victory at the Ballon d'Or, a success that he did not see coming. “I had a weak knee and Drogba told me to show it, but I told him I couldn't move. First of all, I would say that that day was a real roller coaster. I was convinced I wouldn't win because of all the information that had been circulating. This year, despite my injury, I decided to go, because we don't often have the opportunity to attend a Ballon d'Or ceremony. But during the day, everything changed, events happened quickly. As the hours passed, optimism grew, but my family and I decided to remain cautious. Put yourself in my place: no one came up to tell me I was going to win. No one confirmed anything to me until Weah opened the envelope and I saw my name. »
Rodri presents his Ballon d'Or
Rodri who subsequently tried to distance himself from this Ballon d'Or which, by his own admission, is not a personal achievement. “This Ballon d’Or rewards work which is not always visible, but whose absence is felt. I don't want this Ballon d'Or to change me. My family takes care of that. Mostly thanks to my intelligence, because that's what got me here. Why change? This is not one of my life goals. I've always had short-term goals and suddenly you realize you're there, competing for a Ballon d'Or. There are so many other Spaniards who didn't win it and who were better than me. These are the circumstances of football. »
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To summarize
Rodri, the Manchester City midfielder who just won the Ballon d'Or, has not closed the door to a future at Real Madrid. Guest of a Spanish radio, the winner of the last Euro clearly left his options open.
