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Fabrizio Romano insists, Manchester City sets a condition to sign Rodrygo

City is clear that it will only pursue Rodrygo if one condition is met

If Rodrygo leaves this summer, it seems clear that his destination will be Manchester City, he doesn't have any other options. Guardiola has insisted again on bringing him in to strengthen its attack. However, after the debut in the Premier League, he has shown that his team doesn't lack firepower.

This could complicate things for the Brazilian, who, however, still hasn't made a decision. He will have to do it quickly since the transfer window has entered its final stretch with everything hanging in the air. In any case, City doesn't have it guaranteed either and has set a condition for Rodrygo regarding his signing.

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Rodrygo during the match against Tirol | Real Madrid Confidencial

The fact is that they will only go after him if Savinho ends up leaving the sky blue squad. The former Girona player has his future in doubt and is the piece that could move the entire market. If he leaves, City will go for Rodrygo to take his place in the locker room.

This is what Fabrizio Romano has indicated, and Defensa Central has been able to confirm it through close sources. Otherwise, the former Santos player won't have a spot at City and could be left without options. This would push him to stay at Real Madrid for at least one more season.

Rodrygo knows he's betting everything on one card

Rodrygo is still considering staying at Real Madrid, since it's his greatest desire. But he can see in the first matches that his role is completely secondary under Xabi Alonso. This already happened to him at the last Club World Cup, where he didn't even play in the semifinals.

Two Real Madrid players hug each other while celebrating a goal during a soccer match.
Rodrygo and Mbappé hugging | Real Madrid Confidencial

This is difficult for him to accept, since with Ancelotti he was an undisputed starter, even when he was at his worst. That's why he hasn't stopped testing the waters, thinking about a possible departure. Especially his inner circle, since they think it's the best thing for him.

He will bet everything on one card, and if City doesn't want to sign him, he won't have any more options. If Savinho stays at the Etihad, Rodrygo will have to remain at Real Madrid. He will have to fight for a spot in Xabi Alonso's plans.

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