Transfer specialist Ekrem Konur has reported that José Mourinho is keen on bringing Rodri Hernández to Real Madrid as his first signing in his second tenure with the club. According to the reports, the Portuguese coach is already exerting pressure on the club's management to push through the deal, even though there has been no official confirmation yet. It appears Mourinho is already making moves in preparation for his role as the future coach of the Madrid giants. Some media outlets even claim he has already spoken with players from the club's academy, which is currently overseen by Álvaro Arbeloa.

Rodri's name has long been discussed in the context of Real Madrid, particularly as a solution for the central midfield position, which became more crucial after Toni Kroos left. The key detail in this story is Rodri's contract with Manchester City, which runs until 2027. This means Manchester City will soon have to make a significant decision: sell him now for a substantial profit or risk losing him without compensation if he doesn't sign a new contract.

Rodri's Contract and Interest in Madrid

It is expected that Manchester City will try to persuade the Spanish international to extend his stay, but the final decision will rest with the player himself. Reports suggest that during the latest national team camp, Rodri hinted that the idea of moving to Real Madrid is not unappealing, and returning to his home city of Madrid could be particularly attractive.

Real Madrid's Detailed Analysis

Real Madrid has reportedly thoroughly analyzed Rodri's profile, which includes his history of injuries and the fact that he is approaching his 30th birthday. Nevertheless, it is hard to deny that he is one of the best central midfielders in the world. Financially, the deal could be feasible with a reported transfer fee of around 60 million euros. However, Rodri is not the only option on Real Madrid's wish list, which reportedly includes Enzo Fernandez, Adam Wharton, and Kees Smit. If it is true that Mourinho specifically requested Rodri, the Spanish midfielder could quickly become the leading candidate for a major signing at Santiago Bernabéu.