A report suggests Rodrygo Goes could be offered to Manchester City as a replacement for Julian Alvarez, although the move looks unlikely.
According to Give Me Sport, Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes could be offered to Manchester City as a replacement for Atletico Madrid-bound Julian Alvarez. The report stems from the idea that the Brazilian will struggle for game time amid Kylian Mbappe’s arrival, as Pep Guardiola could have the chance to land the winger.
Rodrygo Goes offered to Manchester City?
Manchester City appears calm after their latest sale, Julian Alvarez, to Atletico Madrid. The Argentine’s departure has led to talk about Pep Guardiola signing a replacement, with a few names already being thrown around in media reports.
Eberechi Eze is on that list, and the Crystal Palace man might have a straightforward release clause plus add-ons that Man City could easily do. There will be competition for the England international, although Guardiola’s side does represent a big option for the player.
The latest name is Rodrygo Goes, with the Brazilian already one of the players that Guardiola might prefer. The report states that the 23-year-old Real Madrid star has been offered to Man City in this window, with the main reason being the arrival of Kylian Mbappe.
Man City will see this as a big operation and will likely take a club-record fee to convince Real Madrid to part ways with the Brazilian. With the Alvarez cash burning a hole, the club will have the additional funds to pull the strings for the Rodrygo transfer, although any move, especially for the said reason, seems unlikely.
Will Real Madrid sell Rodrygo?
Many other reports have pointed out how Mbappe’s arrival directly affects Rodrygo’s place in Carlo Ancelotti’s side. In truth, the Frenchman ideally plays on the left wing or centrally, meaning there’s no bearing on Rodrygo losing his place for the former PSG man. In fact, Mbappe is expected to lead the line for Real Madrid, with the Brazilian pair including Vinicius Junior expected to support from either flank.
Moreover, why would Real Madrid lose one of the most formidable right-wingers on the continent or even the world? There would be massive interest if Rodrygo became available, although it’s unlikely that the Champions League holders would make it happen, at least this summer.
