Rodrygo Goes's cycle at Real Madrid has come to an end. According to Madrid-Barcelona.com, the Brazilian forward has given the definitive "yes" to Manchester City. He has already accepted the terms of the contract offered by the English team.
Only one thing was missing: for Real Madrid to say yes to the operation. Florentino Pérez is not going to put up obstacles.
Florentino Accepts City's 100 Million
City's offer reaches 100 million euros, a figure considered more than reasonable at Valdebebas. Especially because it involves a player who has never fully realized his potential consistently.
The decision, however, has not been easy for Rodrygo, who hasn't felt comfortable this season, especially with the role given to him by Ancelotti.
The arrivals of Bellingham first and Mbappé later pushed him away from the spotlight and the forefront. He particularly felt it when that ostracism kept him out of the top 20 finalists for the Ballon d'Or.
The Brazilian is aware that with the arrival of new signings (and the rise of Güler, who is making his way), his minutes at the Bernabéu could be further reduced.
He has chosen to get ahead and take control of his future: he will wear sky blue next season under the orders of Pep Guardiola, who considers him key in his new project.
Rodrygo Needs to Feel Important
Rodrygo's entourage admits that the footballer "needs to feel important" and that "the competition at Madrid is brutal." At City, he will have minutes, confidence, and a leading role that he never fully achieved with the white jersey.
Meanwhile, Florentino gives the green light to an operation that can unlock other signings. The 100 million will allow for more secure approaches to other targets like Huijsen, Wirtz, or Zubimendi.
A chapter closes at Chamartín. Rodrygo is already in the past. Manchester City awaits him to start a new journey there.
Arda Güler will be the big beneficiary of this move. Next season, he will fill Rodrygo's gap and have the minutes he lacked in the current campaign.