The fate of 2024 Ballon d'Or winner Rodri Hernandez at Manchester City remains uncertain, according to fichajes.net. Currently, the 29-year-old Spanish midfielder is considered the club's main pillar, but various rumors about his future are growing.
According to reports, City's management plans to extend Rodri's contract, which expires in 2027. However, Real Madrid's interest could seriously influence this process - the Madrid club intends to see him in their squad.
At the same time, Josep Guardiola is preparing for possible changes. Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton is in the Spanish manager's plans. According to Fichajes, Guardiola sees Wharton as a suitable replacement for Rodry.
According to analysts, Wharton is a technically mature player with a high level of positional thinking and a Gu Guardiola style. However, the transfer process may not be easy. Not only City, but also his fierce rival Manchester United, as well as several leading European clubs, are interested in the 21-year-old English footballer.
Guardiola emphasized that the main priority for the team is maintaining stability in the center. According to him, City needs a player like Rodri who can think and control the team's rhythm.
There has been no official announcement yet about Rodri's potential departure to Real Madrid or his contract extension. However, heated discussions surrounding this topic continue in the football world - as Rodri's role in City's game remains invaluable.
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