Real Madrid Confidencial Fabrizio Romano confirms the open secret: city is going all in for Rodrygo
The Catalan coach is a well-known admirer of the Brazilian and wants to have him on his team after Grealish's departure
Pep Guardiola insists in internal talks at Manchester City on signing Rodrygo. After a disastrous season, in which City failed in the fight for all titles, Guardiola faces a key year for the future of the citizen project. The team has started a generational shift, with symbolic departures such as Kevin De Bruyne.
Accustomed to dominating the Premier with six titles in the last eight seasons, the competition has raised its level. Liverpool, the current champion, and other contenders such as Chelsea or Arsenal have strengthened their squads with multi-million investments.
For the first time since Pep arrived in Manchester, it's not unreasonable to say City aren't starting as favorites, but as just another contender in the fight. In this new stage, the signings of Donnarumma and, above all, Rodrygo could make the difference.
A market on fire in England
This summer, the Big Six have shaken up the market again. Manchester United have invested €229 million ($229 million), Arsenal €216 million ($216 million), and Liverpool nearly €300 million ($300 million). Chelsea, after returning to the Champions League, have spent €279 million ($279 million), although they've balanced the books with numerous sales.
City, without De Bruyne or Walker, have brought back Rodrigo Hernández as a major reinforcement. They've also spent a net €145 million ($145 million) on young players like Reijnders, Cherki, Aït-Nouri, or Trafford, all talented, but without top-level experience.
With two days to go before the Premier starts, the club is working on departures that could open the door to new signings to raise the competitive level.
The Rodrygo route, Guardiola's priority
The big move of the summer for City would be signing Rodrygo. The Brazilian has lost importance in Xabi Alonso's plans at Real Madrid and the arrival of Franco Mastantuono makes his role even more complicated.
At Chamartín, they'd consider selling him if an offer close to €100 million ($100 million) arrives. For Rodrygo, the chance to be an undisputed starter on the left and work with Guardiola is very attractive, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.
City are about to sell McAtee to Nottingham Forest, are negotiating with Tottenham for Savinho, and have loaned Grealish to Everton. With Doku as the only pure left-sided profile, Rodrygo's arrival would fill an obvious gap.
The signing will depend on previous moves, but if City want to stay at the top and compete for the Premier against the reinforced giants, operations like this seem essential.
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