Rodri dismisses Real Madrid rumors, focuses on World Cup
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Spanish national team captain Rodri stated his focus is on the upcoming World Cup, dismissing transfer rumors linking him to Real Madrid.
- He described the speculation as "normal noise" in football.
- Rodri's comments followed remarks by a Real Madrid presidential candidate who expressed a desire to sign him.
Rodrigo Hernรกndez, captain of the Spanish national football team, has addressed rumors linking him with a move to Real Madrid for the upcoming season. He described such speculation as "normal noise" inherent to the world of football and emphasized his sole focus is on the upcoming World Cup.
"It's normal for names of players to be linked with different clubs. I am the captain of the national team and I am focused. It's my job to lead Spain to win this World Cup," Rodri told reporters during a media day for the Spanish squad. He added, "It might sound like noise, but for my part, I am going to focus on the World Cup and we'll see later."
It's normal for names of players to be linked with different clubs. I am the captain of the national team and I am focused. It's my job to lead Spain to win this World Cup.
These statements come after Enrique Riquelme, a candidate for the Real Madrid presidency, publicly stated his intention to sign Rodri if elected. "If I am president, a player like Rodri will play for Real Madrid," Riquelme declared in a recent interview.
Rodri's commitment to the national team is clear as Spain prepares for the tournament. His focus remains on achieving success with his country, putting aside club transfer speculation for the time being.
It might sound like noise, but for my part, I am going to focus on the World Cup and we'll see later.
Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.