Pep Guardiola Says Unhappy Manchester City Players Can Leave, Wants Rodri to Stay
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said unhappy players can leave the club but hopes star midfielder Rodri will stay. This comes after Rodri suggested in a radio interview he might want to join Real Madrid in the future.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola told reporters that any unhappy players are free to leave the club, but he wants midfielder Rodri to stay put.
The comments come after 29-year-old Rodri gave a radio interview where he opened the door to joining Real Madrid in the future. Rodri's current contract with Manchester City runs until 2027.
When asked directly about Rodri's future at City, Guardiola said he has "no clue" about a potential Real Madrid move. "I have no opinion because I know the intention of the club, and I think I know the intention of him – but I don't know," Guardiola said.
Rodri is considered one of Manchester City's most valuable players. The Spanish midfielder has been key to the team's recent success, helping them win Premier League titles and the Champions League.
Guardiola's own contract also expires in 2027, and there has been ongoing speculation about whether he might leave the club before then.
Rodri is one of Manchester City's most important players and helped them win major trophies. If he leaves for Real Madrid, it could weaken City's chances of winning games and titles that fans care about.
Watch for more comments from Rodri about his future and any contract extension talks between him and Manchester City.
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