In a bid to bolster their attacking options, Manchester City are reportedly in line to land Real Madrid’s talented forward, Rodrygo, if they fail to tie down their own attacker Julian Alvarez to a new deal.
Alex Ferguson of 90min understands that Real Madrid are exploring the possibility of sanctioning Rodrygo’s exit, partly due to the arrival of French phenom Kylian Mbappé. The Brazilian ace has been a mainstay in the Santiago Bernabéu hierarchy, clocking up an impressive 216 appearances and 54 goals since making the switch from Santos in 2019.
Rodrygo’s Situation at Real Madrid
Faced with intensified competition for a starting berth, Rodrygo is now set to be forced to fight for a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s revamped attacking corps. Despite this prospect, the talented forward is hell-bent on remaining in the Spanish capital and competing with the world-class talent on his doorstep.
The Possibilities for Manchester City
Rodrygo, if sanctioned, could serve as the ideal attacking reinforcement for Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. As Guardiola ponders bolstering his squad further, a proven campaigner in Rodrygo might be just what the doctor ordered to maintain a ruthless edge in the Premier League. Given Guardiola’s preference for speed and technique, Rodrygo could slot seamlessly into the City system and contribute immediately.
In other news, Manchester City are keen on bolstering their defensive ranks ahead of the upcoming Premier League season, but a potential swoop for Rodrygo would raise the stakes, and put increased pressure on opponents to adapt to an even more lethal City frontline. This, in turn, could see City make a push for the title and give their die-hard supporters reasons to rejoice come the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
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