Real Madrid midfield target leaves door open to summer transfer: ‘As I said before…’

Real Madrid midfield target leaves door open to summer transfer: ‘As I said before…’The FIFA World Cup final has two top midfield targets of Real Madrid going head-to-head against each other – Rodri and Enzo Fernandez.While the former is Spain’s captain and has been one of their key pieces in midfield, the latter has slowly improved as the tournament progressed and scored a crucial equaliser against England in the semifinal.

Real Madrid have publicly ruled out a move for Chelsea’s Fernandez, but Rodri reportedly remains an option for the club as reported by certain outlets.Rodri’s cryptic wordsThe Spanish national team captain has been actively talking to the media ahead of his side’s World Cup final clash against Argentina tomorrow night, and questions about his club-level future also joined the mix.When asked about his situation with Manchester City and whether he was considering leaving the club in this summer or the coming transfer windows, the Spanish midfielder did not rule out anything.

Heart of Spain’s midfield. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)“Right now, as I said before the World Cup, thinking about this, I’ve got a contract with my club and it’s something I’ll want to sort out when it’s all over,” he said on his future.

“The challenge we’re facing is important enough that we can’t afford to think about this just yet. Raising my game will help me make a decision,” he added.“Obviously, I’m happy with my performance, but we’re just a step away from glory now,” he concluded, via Diario AS.

Needless to say, Rodri’s response was very neutral and lukewarm for a player under contract and it is clear that he is keeping all doors open regarding his future. While he is not assured that he will stay in Manchester, he did not close doors to a shift in scenery.Real Madrid, needless to say, will be alert to the development given that he is on their long list of targets.

Should he win the World Cup, there may be more concrete interest from the Merengues given Rodri’s qua