According to Spanish media, Guardiola's departure marks a major turning point in Rodri's thinking. After nearly a decade of dominating English football, the Catalan strategist will leave Etihad at the end of the season, triggering a series of changes in Manchester City's personnel plans.
Man City are facing the risk of their squad falling apart. With Bernardo Silva certain to leave Etihad at the end of the season, losing Guardiola and Rodri could plunge "The Citizens" into crisis.
For Rodri, Guardiola was not just a coach, but also the person who elevated him to become one of the world's top defensive midfielders. Therefore, when the Spanish coach left, the biggest ties that kept Rodri at Manchester gradually began to loosen.
Real Madrid have long considered the 29-year-old star their ideal target. After Toni Kroos' retirement, the Bernabeu club lacked a midfielder capable of controlling the tempo of the game and maintaining tactical balance. Rodri is the perfect piece to rebuild the midfield that once dominated Europe with Kroos, Luka Modric, and Casemiro.
The news becomes even more noteworthy as Real Madrid is about to enter a new era under Jose Mourinho. "The Special One" has reached a verbal agreement to return to the Bernabeu, and Rodri is considered the top priority in the Royal team's transfer plans.
With his ideal physique, excellent ball control, and tactical awareness, Rodri is a rare example of a complete midfielder in modern football. If Real Madrid succeed, the Bernabeu could witness the emergence of a new leader in the midfield.
Source: https://znews.vn/man-city-doi-mat-lan-song-thao-chay-post1652925.html
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