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Title: Pep Guardiola 'understands completely' if Rodri wants Real Madrid move, Man City won't block deal
Link: Original article on nytimes.com
Region: ES
Topics: deal; guardiola; rodri; stay; understands; player; need; madrid; spanish; wants; wont; real; season; city; pep; man; happy; Rodri (footballer, born 1996); Pep Guardiola; Midfielder; Real Madrid CF; Spain national football team; Atlético Madrid; Villarreal CF; Manchester City F.C.
Datetime: 4/4/2026, 8:55:20 AM
Summary: Pep Guardiola “understands completely” if Rodri wants to join Real Madrid, after the Manchester City midfielder said he “could not turn down” a move to the Spanish capital. Guardiola said he remained “positive” that the 29-year-old Spain international would renew his stay at City ahead of his contract expiring in 2027. AdvertisementIt came after Rodri said he was “obviously” open to a move to Madrid and that such a proposal would be impossible to reject. “There is no player that will turn down the chance to play for Madrid, I understand completely. City would not just be replacing two midfielders but essentially the beating heart of the team....

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