Manchester City: Rodri’s replacement validated

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By: Manu Tournoux

Manchester City: Rodri’s replacement validated

Spanish star Rodri will not feature again this season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the opening weeks of the campaign.

The Premier League giants are considering their options to fill the void left by the Ballon d’Or winner in the coming months with a transfer expected in the January window.

Pep Guardiola is not expected to bring in a player to replace Rodri in his team, but the Catalan boss is planning for the long term, and Pepelu fits that profile.

Pepelu identified

According to reports from FootballTransfers.com, City have sent scouts to regularly monitor the 26-year-old this season, to evaluate him as an option. Data analysis and video footage from various matches have been studied, and he is considered a viable choice, if Valencia are open to a deal.

Pepelu has been a key player for Los Che so far this season, with four goal contributions in 11 games in all competitions, and his valuation is set at around €25 million.

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Manu Tournoux

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