All indications indicate that Rodrygo will leave Real Madrid in the upcoming summer transfer window, and that the English Premier League is the most logical destination for him.
Manchester City has been mentioned for two years, with Pep Guardiola said to be one of Rodrygo’s biggest admirers. Rumors of the Brazilian’s imminent move to the Etihad Stadium have intensified in recent days.
English reports revealed a recent meeting between Rodrygo’s father and Manchester City officials to negotiate the deal, but the outcome remains unclear.
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Rodrygo’s One Condition for Moving to Manchester City
According to El Chiringuito, Rodrygo is open to the idea of moving to Manchester City, but he has one basic condition.
This condition is that Guardiola’s squad participates in the Champions League next season, a condition that has not yet been officially resolved.
If the English club does not participate in the Champions League, no matter how tempting the financial offer, Rodrygo has no intention of accepting the offer.
Chelsea is the latest interested party in signing Rodrygo
According to Goal.com, Chelsea is also very interested in signing Rodrygo.
The London club has not taken any official steps in this regard yet, but they are monitoring the player’s general situation in preparation for starting negotiations with him once the season ends.
Chelsea is also in the midst of competing for Champions League participation, so the club is waiting until the end of the season first, after which it can talk to the Brazilian or Real Madrid.
The possibility of Rodrygo staying at Real Madrid exists
Although the most likely scenario is Rodrygo’s departure, there is a chance, albeit seemingly slim, that the player will continue with Real Madrid next season.
The news coming out of Spain is conflicting. Some say the player doesn’t even want to participate in the Club World Cup, while others say he is open to exploring the position of new coach Xabi Alonso.
Technically, Alonso relies on a 3-5-2 formation, meaning Rodrygo has no place in his lineup with Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé.
It’s worth noting that Rodrygo hasn’t played for Real Madrid since coming on in the first half of the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona. The reported reason is injury, but other reports suggest the player is angry and unwilling to play.
