Monday night sent shockwaves through the football world as the announcement came that Pep Guardiola would be departing Manchester City after a decade. This shift has opened up potential opportunities for Real Madrid.
Historically, Los Blancos have been linked with Erling Haaland, and prior reports suggested that attracting the Norwegian forward might become more feasible following Guardiola’s exit. Additionally, there have been whispers that Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has expressed interest in joining Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid Resumes Interest in Rodri Hernandez
Among City players, Rodri Hernandez has been the most frequently linked with a move to Real Madrid over the past two seasons. While it was previously thought that their interest had waned, Cadena SER reports that his name is back on the table. The outlet suggests that Rodri would be eager to return to Spain, a sentiment he has alluded to before.
According to reports, he is their top choice for the midfield role, pending the approval of manager Jose Mourinho to pursue the transfer. However, it is noted that executing this deal could be financially challenging.
Manchester City Aims to Retain Rodri
Manchester City is unlikely to let go of Rodri without a strong fight. Although the 29-year-old’s contract expires next year, City has presented him with a contract extension, making it clear they are keen to keep him. Real Madrid has yet to take any formal action, and reports last week indicated that Rodri’s decision on the renewal is forthcoming. However, as the wait continues, uncertainty may begin to loom for Manchester City.