Who to replace Rodri? Named France Football 2024 Ballon d'Or, the Spanish midfielder has still been sidelined since September 22 and the match against Arsenal.
The Manchester City player suffered a torn cruciate ligament and will be out until the end of the season.
Faced with this major problem, Pep Guardiola is considering replacing his metronome during the winter transfer window. According to information from the newspaper l'Équipe, the Catalan technician would have targeted two player profiles to fill the absence of his maestro.
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi (25 years old) and Italian international Samuele Ricci (23 years old, 2 caps) who plays for Torino. The two men are the preferred avenues for the Citizens to replace the best player of the last Euro aged 28.
Under contract until June 2027 with Real Sociedad, the Spaniard could set sail in the coming weeks. Its market value currently reaches 60 million euros according to the Transfermarkt website. A nice sum that the English club could pay to secure the player's services.
Unless the English decide to turn to Samuele Ricci who should cost less. Its market value is estimated at 28 million euros. To be continued…
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