Guardiola's Departure from Manchester City Paves the Way for Real Madrid

The strong possibility of Pep Guardiola leaving Manchester City after ten seasons has sparked optimism within Real Madrid about the possibility of moving towards some prominent names in the English team's ranks, primarily Rodri.

Rodri, who is 29 years old, is considered one of the key pillars of Manchester City during Guardiola's tenure, having been the midfield anchor in the team that achieved the historic treble in the 2022/2023 season. He was also awarded the Ballon d'Or under his leadership, making him one of the standout players on Real Madrid's radar in previous periods.

According to the Spanish newspaper 'Marca,' Guardiola's departure from the Etihad Stadium has revived Real Madrid's hopes of considering signing Rodri, as the royal club continues to monitor the player's future in the upcoming phase.

The newspaper indicated that the situation within Manchester City might enter a phase of change after the Spanish coach's departure, which could open the door for moves from major European clubs to take advantage of this shift.

Rodri had outperformed Vinicius in the Ballon d'Or race, which might increase the sensitivity of any future step within Real Madrid if the possibility of signing him is explored.

In a related context, Bernardo Silva, who is 31 years old, remains one of the proposed names, as his contract ends on June 30th, giving him the opportunity to move for free. Meanwhile, Rayan Cherki is also linked with joining Real Madrid after an impressive season with Manchester City, during which he scored 10 goals and provided 16 assists in 51 matches.