- Rodrygo has 17 goals and nine assists in 50 appearances in all competitions
- The 23-year-old’s contract runs until 2028 following a contract extension in November.
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Manchester City could swoop in on Real Madrid striker Rodrygo this summer following his recent praise for the Premier League champions, reports in Spain claim.
Pep Guardiola’s side were knocked out of the Champions League by the Spanish giants, who have the chance to win a record 15th European Cup on Saturday against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Before the match, the Brazilian reflected on Los Blancos’ run to the final and heaped praise on City, hailing them as “the best team in the world.”
This ill-timed comment has sparked speculation that the 23-year-old could swap the Bernabéu for the Etihad. depending on brandRodrygo really wants to continue in Carlo Ancelotti’s team.
The outlet reports that, meanwhile, City are evaluating his situation at the club, considering him a “desirable” addition to the squad.
Rodrygo has reportedly attracted interest from Manchester City following his recent praise for the Premier League champions.
The 23-year-old scored in each game of Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final victory over City.
City reportedly view the Brazilian striker as a “desirable” option this summer. (Pictured: City boss Pep Guardiola)
Rodryo has played an important role in Real Madrid’s success this season, scoring 17 goals in all competitions and providing nine assists. He is the club’s top scorer in the Champions League along with compatriot Vinicius Jr.
He signed a contract extension with Madrid in November until 2028.
But the expected arrival of Kylian Mbappé this summer has called into question his level of involvement next season.
Rodrygo has been in a central position for most of the campaign, with Vinicius in his preferred position on the left.
The winger’s position is unlikely to change with Mbappe’s arrival, leading many to conclude that Rodrygo will be the player to pay the price for the French superstar’s long-awaited move.
For now, he remains interested in continuing with the club and will likely start in Saturday’s Champions League final at Wembley.
During his interview with GQ Hype (via Marca), Rodrygo dismissed claims that Madrid were favorites for the match and insisted that the match could go either way.
“It is said that Real Madrid never loses finals and I hope it will be like that again.” He said. “I have always seen Madrid win all the finals and I hope it continues like this.
‘I always say that a final is 50-50. Of course, because it’s us, they always put us as favorites, but for me it’s still 50-50.”
The expected arrival of Kylian Mbappé could drastically reduce Rodrygo’s minutes next season
“To be honest, we knew they were better.” He added their quarter-final victory over City. “For me it is the best team in the world, the one that plays football the best.
“I think that the toughest rival is no longer there, but that does not mean that it will be easy to win the final now. With Bayern it was very difficult and with Borussia Dortmund it will also be difficult.”
