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Real Madrid Eyes Rodri as Kroos Successor

8/11/2025

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Real Madrid is on the hunt for a new defensive midfielder to fill the shoes of Toni Kroos, eyeing Manchester City's Rodri Hernandez. Former striker Troy Deeney hints that if Manchester United misses out on Brighton's Carlos Baleba, the 21-year-old could be a prime target next summer, fitting perfectly into Madrid's vision of nurturing young talent.

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Real Madrid is on the hunt for a new defensive midfielder to fill the shoes of Toni Kroos, eyeing Manchester City's Rodri Hernandez. Former striker Troy Deeney hints that if Manchester United misses out on Brighton's Carlos Baleba, the 21-year-old could be a prime target next summer, fitting perfectly into Madrid's vision of nurturing young talent.