Guardiola wants Rodri to stay but says unhappy stars can go
Pep Guardiola says unhappy players can leave the club, but he hopes midfielder Rodri will stay. Rodri said during the international break that he would consider joining Real as "you can't turn down the best clubs in the world".
Rodri, the 29-year-old Spain captain, has made 293 appearances for City since joining in 2019 and will be out of contract next summer. Guardiola said, "There is not one player that will turn [down] the chance to play for [Real] Madrid," and that his "wish is that Rodri could stay as long as possible in this club because he is an incredible, top player but the life of everyone is everyone's." Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 but missed almost the entirety of last season after sustaining a knee injury. He has missed large chunks of this campaign because of a hamstring issue but has played 28 games in all competitions, helping the side to win the Carabao Cup against Arsenal at Wembley. During his time at City, Rodri has won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, FA Cup and three League Cups. Rodri previously said, "There have been many players who've gone down that path [playing for Atletico and Real]. Not immediately, but over time. For me, you can't turn down the best clubs in the world."
Guardiola confirmed he would "absolutely" not stand in the midfielder's way if he wanted to leave, adding: "if one player is not happy they have to leave and [we] continue the same always if they are happy - and I think he is happy." Guardiola also said, "I know what
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Pep Guardiola addressed Rodri's comments about possibly playing for Real Madrid one day. The manager made it clear that while he wants Rodri to stay, he won't force anyone to remain at Man City - leaving fans wondering what will happen.
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