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Figo: Real Madrid Eye Man City Star Rodri
22 Jul
Summary
- Luis Figo believes Real Madrid could pursue Rodri from Manchester City.
- Rodri's World Cup performances intensified transfer speculation.
- Figo also named his Ballon d'Or contenders, including Mbappe.
Luis Figo, a former Real Madrid player, indicated that the club might pursue Manchester City's midfielder, Rodri. He noted that while such a move would be challenging due to Rodri's contract, Real Madrid consistently seeks top global talent. Rodri's exceptional performances, particularly during the FIFA World Cup, have intensified speculation about a potential return to Spain.
Figo also provided his perspective on the Ballon d'Or contenders, emphasizing that a player's consistent performance throughout the entire year should be considered, not just their World Cup achievements. He mentioned Kylian Mbappe for his World Cup success and also highlighted Vitinha and Desire Doue from Paris Saint-Germain for their strong club seasons.
Looking beyond transfers and individual awards, Figo addressed expectations for Jose Mourinho's return to Real Madrid. He stated that the club's primary objective following two seasons without silverware would be to resume winning trophies.
