Manchester City are interested in signing Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, according to Marca.
The Brazilian international is believed to be keen on remaining at the Bernabeu but the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappe could make it difficult for him to stay in Spain.
There was a mixed reaction among supporters on X to the news that the Cityzens could pursue a deal for Rodrygo:
Didn’t see this coming
— 17™ (@KDB_SZN_17) May 30, 2024
bring him man
— 𝙱𝚊𝚕𝚍𝚒𝚘𝚕𝚊 🇧🇪 ¹⁷ (@BaldiolaV3) May 30, 2024
rodrygo is definitely staying on the bench the whole season if he stays there
— desire (@dgsire) May 30, 2024
Real Madrid won’t let him go plus he’s already said he’s not leaving Madrid
— Daryil (@daryiljohnson26) May 30, 2024
If we get Rodrygo that would be a BIG signing. Defo would make up for the lacklustre summer window last year
— TRiXz (@TRiXz_2K) May 30, 2024
I’m never forgiving him for the heartbreak he caused us at the bernabeu…
— Alex 𝕏 (@_999WRLD) May 30, 2024
Doku x haaland x rodrygo with Foden at 10😍😍😍 take all my money
— sad boy for life! (@Richnuni) May 30, 2024
Rodrygo has already made his admiration for City clear
Speaking in the build-up to the Champions League final, Rodrygo admitted that his team had already faced the “best team” in the competition in the quarter-final:
“To be honest, we knew they [City] were better. For me they are the best team in the world, the one that plays the best football. I think the most difficult rival has already left [the competition]”.
Would Real consider selling the Brazilian?
Marca say that the La Liga champions are keen on keeping hold of Rodrygo. Previous reports have claimed that Real would only consider bids in excess of €100m (£85m) for the 23-year-old.
Of course, if the player does become unhappy about a lack of game time due to Mbappe’s presence, this deal could be revisited later in the summer or (potentially) in a future transfer window.
City are not thought to be the only club keeping close tabs on Rodrygo’s situation. Liverpool have also been heavily linked with the winger in the past.
