After spending a total of 178 million euros during this summer transfer window, notably with sound defensive reinforcements and the young Argentine nugget Franco Mastantuono, Real Madrid would have identified only two very precise targets for which the Spanish club would be ready to get their hands in the pocket: Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool) and Rodri (Manchester City). That's good, the legend of Merengues Toni Kroos places the middle of the Cityzens at the top of the list to succeed him in Madrid.
“Look at what happened to Manchester City after a player's injury like Rodri. What is happening is that a good axial or defensive environment is lacking … when it is not there. When it is there, it is something that we take for granted, it feels like not to notice it, everything is in order and the attackers can then finish the matches with ease ”he explained in an interview with El País Semanal. Rodri, who has just been 29 years old, lacked almost the entire last season due to a break in the crossed ligament. The Guardiola team has had its worst season since the Catalan coach arrived in Manchester. Even if a transfer of the Spanish international (57 selections, 4 goals) to Real would be very complex, it should be recalled that the player's contract with Manchester City expires in 2027, if it does not extend by then.
