Rodri, the Ballon d'Or-winning midfielder and cornerstone of Manchester City's dominance, has sparked intense speculation about his future. The 29-year-old has evasively responded to questions on a potential summer exit that has left the fans wondering.
With his current deal running until 2027, Real Madrid is reportedly circling as a dream destination. Meanwhile, the Spaniard's non-committal stance coming just before a high-stakes Champions League clash with Los Blancos has heightened uncertainty around one of world football's most pivotal players.
Rodri’s response to Man City exit amid Real Madrid links has fans wondering
When answering the questions about his possible exit from Man City this summer, Rodri said:
“No, no. I’m not going to answer that.”
The Sky Blues player added:
“It’s a time to think about what we have now, with my team, about my season, which is quite a lot, and then we’ll see.”
Pep Guardiola’s squad view him as irreplaceable and are pushing for an extension, but Rodri's ambiguous comments have left fans and pundits wondering if this could mark the beginning of the end of his Etihad era.
Meanwhile, the 15-time UCL Champions are set to face the Premier League side tonight in the second leg. The team hopes to take revenge for the 3-0 loss against Alvaro Arbeloa’s side at the Santiago Bernabue and it will be a do-or-die match. The winner will book a spot at the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
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