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Real Madrid’s Rodri Pivot | MLS News
Real Madrid’s Rodri chase just took a wild turn when Barcelona swooped in for the star midfielder—locking up the 25-year-old for a staggering $87 million. Now, Madrid’s pivot to Kees Smit, a 20-year-old Dutch dynamo from AZ Alkmaar, signals a bold new strategy: not replacing Rodri, but injecting fresh versatility into their midfield. Smit’s all-around game—defensive grit, creative flair, and goal-scoring ability—mirrors the hybrid style of Bernardo Silva, Luka Modrić, or Toni Kroos. Though untested outside the Eredivisie, scouts are buzzing about his potential energy and adaptability. This…
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