Ballon d’Or winner calls out Spanish media for twisting his words on Real Madrid move: ‘They cut out what they want’
Ballon d’Or winner calls out Spanish media for twisting his words on Real Madrid move: ‘They cut out what they want’ Real Madrid are eyeing a massive midfield boost next summer, and Rodri has emerged as a serious candidate for them to target. As one of the best players in the world in his position, the Ballon d’Or winner can add depth, quality, control and creativity to the department for Real Madrid – all of which they are in dire need of. In a recent interview, moreover, the Spanish midfielder revealed he is open to a move to Real Madrid and that he cannot turn down the opportunity if it arrives in the future.
“Having played for Atletico Madrid doesn’t stop me from playing for Real Madrid; there are other players who have gone down that path,” he said. Rodri’s defence Speaking to Mundo Deportivo after Spain’s win over Serbia last night, the Real Madrid target commented on his recent statements that have gone viral and took a dig at Real Madrid and the Spanish media for the same. “The interview where I mentioned Madrid?
Well, I’m used to it. If they just cut out what they want from a fifty-minute interview, I don’t have much to say,” he said. Rodri has criticised Spanish media.
(Photo by Annabel Lee-Ellis/Getty Images) The player, on his part, is right to feel disappointed given how the media painted a one-sided picture of the interview revolving around Real Madrid and a transfer to the club. His defence and calling out the media, needless to say, is a means to save face as he must return to Manchester, where his statements did not go down well. For Real Madrid, however, all that matters is that the player provided an undisputed green light to go for him in the summer.
Regardless of the length of the interview, the statement was a clear indication that he is open to a switch to the Merengues. All eyes, thus, focus on the upcoming summer transfer window, where it will be interesting to see if Real Madrid can pull off the signing of the Ballon d’Or winner.