Guardiola Encourages Rodri’s Situation to be Resolved
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has expressed his desire for Rodri to remain with the club but acknowledges that the player must leave if he is unhappy.
This statement from Guardiola came during a press conference on Friday when he was asked about Rodri’s recent remarks indicating a willingness to consider a transfer to Real Madrid.
While Guardiola did not criticize Rodri for not dismissing the move to Madrid, he implied that the midfielder’s discontent could lead to his departure from the Etihad Stadium.
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In his remarks, Guardiola praised Rodri as an “incredible” player but made it clear that if Rodri wishes to leave, he should directly discuss his situation with the club’s sporting director.
🚨 Pep Guardiola has sent a CLEAR message to Rodri – if you want to leave, you have to leave! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/j9J2txlp5I
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Fabrizio Romano’s Take on Rodri’s Potential Move
In a recent discussion on his YouTube channel, Fabrizio Romano provided insights into the ongoing situation surrounding Rodri, indicating that things remain flexible.
At 29 years old, Rodri has been mentioned as a target for Real Madrid, although Manchester City has also proposed a new contract to keep him at the club.
Romano explained, “Currently, Rodri has two options: he can choose to remain at Manchester City and sign the new contract or consider a move away.” He also pointed out that Rodri’s statements about Real Madrid indicate strong interest, but stressed that there have been no formal bids or discussions between the clubs at this time.
“Rodri is reportedly in possession of a new contract offer from Manchester City, which includes a significant salary,” Romano added.
Ultimately, the choice lies with Rodri as he weighs the prospect of either staying with the team for another year, signing a new deal, or transferring to the Bernabeu. Given Rodri’s crucial role for City in recent seasons, the club will likely seek to prevent his exit, especially following the previous departure of Kevin De Bruyne and with Bernardo Silva and John Stones also facing contract expirations at the end of the season.
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