Manchester City is set to have a chance to replace Julian Alvarez with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. The arrival of Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid has opened up the possibility of Rodrygo being offered to Manchester City. Although Rodrygo still has four years left on his contract with a release clause of £840 million, Real Madrid is considering cashing in on him.
Rodrygo’s statistical averages per 90 minutes during the 2023/24 season are comparable to Alvarez’s, making him a potential replacement for the departing forward. Manchester City is also in the market for a defensive midfielder to provide cover for Rodri. Despite Rodrygo’s initial reluctance to leave Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola is willing to consider pursuing him if the opportunity arises.
Guardiola has also considered other options such as Pedro Neto and Eberechi Eze but has kept his options open. Rodrygo’s experience in winning multiple trophies, including the Champions League, makes him an attractive target for Manchester City. Crystal Palace, on the other hand, may benefit from Manchester City’s pursuit of Rodrygo as it could potentially prevent them from targeting Eberechi Eze.
The potential acquisition of Rodrygo would add depth and attacking threat to Manchester City’s squad. With the transfer deadline approaching, the club is looking to finalize their signings before the new season begins. Guardiola is keen on strengthening the team and ensuring that they have the necessary firepower to compete for trophies in the upcoming season.
