MANCHESTER CITY midfielder and former Rodri has expressed his desire to join Real Madrid in the summer, according to reports in Spain.
The midfielder joined Man City in 2019 and his desire to join the club was heavily influenced by Pep Guardiola.
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Rodri is keen on a Real Madrid move after news about Pep Guardiola’s exit Credit: Getty
Pep Guardiola is leaving Man City Credit: PA
Real Madrid have had Rodri on their radar ever since the retirement of Toni Kroos, report Marca, with the midfielder said to be ‘very keen’ on the move.
Former Ballon d’Or winner Rodri’s impact on Manchester City has made him one of the most decorated players in the club’s history, with Madrid viewing him as the missing piece of their puzzle.
The Spaniard has always remained calm about his future and is said to be focused on the World Cup.
The rumours of Rodri to Madrid have been circling the Galactico’s for years and with Guardiola’s departure imminent, the noise couldn’t be louder.
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Manchester City have also been aware of Rodri’s desire to return to Spain at some point in his career due to comfort and family reasons.
The 29-year-old’s Manchester City contract comes to an end next summer so the club will need to make a decision on his future soon.
City will not want to lose out on a huge fee for their star midfielder so they may need to cash in while there is still value.
The Premier League cluv have a huge rebuild ahead of them this summer after losing out on the title for the second year running, and the departure of Rodri could help facilitate that.
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Jose Mourinho is expected to return to Real Madrid this summer Credit: PA
Mourinho‘s return to Madrid will see the club try and shake up their midfield in the summer after the shocking fight between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Real have also gone trophyless for the first time since the 2020-21 season and have high expectations for the upcoming campaign.
Rodri would be at the heart of Mourinho’s new look Real Madrid and his arrival could bring a calmness to a frustrated squad.
Madrid always have the expectation of winning it all. Rodri has proven that he can guide teams to the pinnacle of club football.
Rodri has won everything with Manchester City and is open to seeking a new challenge under Mourinho.
The prospect of Rodri linking up with the likes of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe is a frightening sight for rival clubs.
