As Real Madrid wraps up its activities for the year 2024, major news has emerged about Rodrygo Goes, targeted by Manchester City. The 23-year-old player has delivered a sharp response to Pep Guardiola’s club.
He remains one of the undeniable pillars of Real Madrid over the years. Despite being just 23, Rodrygo Goes plays a crucial role in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad. Troubled by injuries at the start of the season, the Brazilian forward is now in much better shape. Back to form after dealing with muscle issues in October and November, he contributed significantly to the team’s strong end-of-year performance with exceptional displays. Scoring in Real’s last three matches, Goes is set to bring even more in 2025.
Rodrygo snubs a colossal offer from Man City
Amid controversy surrounding his future following cryptic statements at the end of last season, Rodrygo has reached a new level. Determined to establish himself and achieve great things with the Madrid club he joined in 2019 (234 appearances, 58 goals), Goes has shown his commitment by rejecting a huge offer from Manchester City in recent days. Seeking to bolster their attack, the English club attempted to capitalise on Kylian Mbappé’s arrival to sow doubt in the mind of the former Santos player.
Highly valued by Pep Guardiola, Rodrygo Goes is seen as the missing piece in City’s squad. However, despite the Sky Blues’ massive offer, the forward said no. According to reports from Relevo, the 23-year-old didn’t hesitate before giving his answer to Guardiola’s team.
This is exceptional news for Madrid fans. A real menace for defences, as highlighted by Borussia Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin a few weeks ago, Goes simply wants to continue building his legacy in Madrid alongside Vini and Mbappé.
Ancelotti’s tactical solution that reassures Goes
Barely used at the start of the season, Rodrygo initially paid the price for the arrival of the French striker, who immediately claimed a spot in the attack. Searching for an ideal tactical setup, Carlo Ancelotti stuck with a 4-4-2 formation for a while, which didn’t allow the young Santos academy graduate to play to his strengths. But after setbacks against Barça, Liverpool, and particularly AC Milan, in-depth discussions led to several adjustments.
In recent matches, Real Madrid has been playing with three forwards. While this approach gives more freedom to players like Jude Bellingham, it also allows Carlo Ancelotti to field his three attackers, including Rodrygo Goes. Unsurprisingly, things have improved for Real, with Mbappé finding his scoring touch again, Goes performing brilliantly, and even Vinicius, who missed Real’s last La Liga match of 2024, returning to form.
Given this positive turn of events at Madrid, it’s clear why Rodrygo Goes has no intention of leaving, especially for a Manchester City side currently enduring a significant crisis.
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