In a recent report, Marca revealed that Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is on the radar of Manchester City. It has been stated that Pep Guardiola’s side are dreaming of a move to sign the Brazilian attacker from Los Blancos this summer.
Rodrygo’s Impressive Record In Spanish Football Last Season
Rodrygo had a terrific campaign at the Madrid club recently as he helped them win the UEFA Champions League trophy earlier this summer. The Brazilian forward did well to find the back of the net 17 times and secure nine assists in 51 matches for Real Madrid last season across multiple competitions.
The 23-year-old was a reliable presence in the opponent’s half based on his average of 2.6 shots, 1.4 key passes and 1.8 dribbles per game in La Liga. He was even excellent when distributing the ball in the final third, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 89.9% in the Spanish first division (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the Madrid club will run out in the summer of 2028. Hence, Real Madrid are under no immediate pressure to cash in on him in this transfer window.
Can Real Madrid Boss Carlo Ancelotti Afford To Lose Rodrygo This Summer?
Rodrygo excels at finding some space for himself to get a few shots in at goal. He can be a decent finisher in the final third when he is playing regularly on the field. The Brazilian sensation has also got the vision to orchestrate some meaningful openings for his teammates up top. He is a good dribbler with the ball as well and can chip in by scoring and creating a handful of important goals for his side.
However, the arrival of Kylian Mbappe could see Rodrygo’s minutes get cut short in the upcoming La Liga campaign. Therefore, the player might opt for a change of scenery this summer in search of more game time in the future.
At the moment, Rodrygo remains a valuable member of Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. He has got the experience and winning mindset to help Los Blancos compete for even more major silverware over the next few years. Thus, Ancelotti simply cannot afford to lose him in this summer transfer period.
