MONEY OVER EVERYTHING: Manchester City Fans in Shock As Rodrygo goes Takes His Final Decision on His Next Move
Manchester City is reportedly considering making a bid for Rodrygo, but the transfer would likely require the club to break their record transfer fee. According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City has initiated talks with Real Madrid about potentially signing the Brazilian attacker, with the transfer becoming increasingly plausible if Savinho joins Tottenham, a deal that is currently being negotiated.
Pep Guardiola is said to be a huge admirer of Rodrygo’s skills and is spearheading the push for his transfer. However, securing the deal would come at a substantial cost, as Real Madrid is rumored to be demanding a staggering €120-130 million to part ways with the attacker. This astronomical figure would not only shatter Manchester City’s transfer record, previously held by Jack Grealish’s €117.5 million move from Aston Villa in 2021, but also set a new benchmark for Real Madrid, eclipsing the €117 million transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus in 2018.
Rodrygo’s current situation at Real Madrid has rendered him available for transfer this summer, following a decline in his fortunes under new manager Xabi Alonso. The arrival of Kylian Mbappe last summer has further relegated Rodrygo to the sidelines, with the spotlight firmly on the French superstar, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham.
The transfer would also necessitate meeting Rodrygo’s substantial salary demands, with reports indicating that he would require a net annual salary of €12 million. Other top-tier Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Liverpool, have also expressed interest in the talented attacker, making the transfer a fiercely competitive and intricate process. As the transfer window continues to unfold, Manchester City’s pursuit of Rodrygo remains a tantalizing prospect, with the potential to reshape the club’s attacking dynamics.
