Rodri prefers to join Barcelona over Real Madrid if he leaves Manchester City: Report

(Courtesy :Â Manchester City)
The Spain international recently won the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
The possibility of a move next summer has been left open by Man City star Rodri. After receiving the 2024 Ballon d’Or, he shocked everyone by saying in a recent interview that he would weigh the possibilities at the end of the current campaign.
He will find it extremely difficult to play again after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his knee a few days ago. Additionally, he has considered leaving Manchester City.
He is open about his desire to take on another endeavour in his career before it’s too late, having spent more than five years at Etihad Stadium, where he has won every conceivable championship.
Additionally, the Spanish international is considering packing his bags due to Pep Guardiola’s imminent exit in June, when his contract expires. He is aware that he will receive several offers because he is considered to be among the world’s top midfielders.
Like several of his colleagues, such as Ederson Moraes, Bernardo Silva, Erling Braut Haaland, or Kevin De Bruyne, the former Atletico Madrid and Villarreal player may decide to leave due to the possible fines facing the “Sky Blues.” The 28-year-old star will certainly weigh his options before leaving the Premier League side and it seems he has already decided his next destination.
Rodri Rodri would prefer to join FC Barcelona if he leaves Man City
The Madrid native, meanwhile, appears to have a certain taste, and if he were to leave City, he is more inclined to go to Camp Nou than Real Madrid, reports from El Nacional suggest.
This will be a huge coup for Barcelona given they will have a top defensive midfielder at the club who will further reinforce their squad.
Rodri prioritizes Barça because he thinks his style of play fits in better with Hans-Dieter Flick’s team and because he considers the idea more interesting than Madrid’s.
Furthermore, it would seem to betray Atleti, the team he spent a lot of time with which provided him with the opportunity to become a world-class player, to wear white.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.
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