Manchester City's 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the Champions League last week has left Pep Guardiola worried. After a three-goal lead in the first 74 minutes, the English club allowed to be equalized in a dramatic ending that exposed some weaknesses in the squad. Pep Guardiola, upset by the loss of crucial points, has decided that it's time to strengthen the team to avoid situations like this.
Manchester City was comfortably dominating the game. Then, a lack of concentration and some defensive errors cost them two vital points in the fight for qualification to the next phase. City's weakness in the last 15 minutes of the game has caused concern in the locker room. Pep Guardiola will not allow such a slip-up to happen again.
Pep Guardiola is Looking at Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid
With the Champions League as a priority, City needs urgent solutions to help improve the squad. Pep Guardiola has been clear in stating that the club must go to the market to sign players who offer immediate solutions. Not only in defense, but in other key positions. The lack of experience at certain times in the match against Feyenoord has been the turning point for the Manchester City manager to ask for reinforcements quickly.
One of the names that has been strongly mentioned in the last few hours is Rodrygo's, the Real Madrid striker. Although the Brazilian's performance has dropped in recent times, Pep Guardiola's interest remains. The Manchester City manager has closely followed Rodrygo's progress and believes that his profile fits perfectly with what he needs now.
Pep Guardiola has Wanted Rodrygo for a Long Time
Rodrygo Goes has been a key player for Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid. His potential has attracted several European clubs, including Manchester City. Pep Guardiola sees the Brazilian as a player capable of bringing dynamism, speed and creativity to the offense. In addition, his ability to score goals and assist at key moments makes him an interesting piece for a Manchester City team looking to improve its overall performance.
Florentino Pérez, meanwhile, has no intention of letting Rodrygo go. The president is very fond of him and believes that he can still bring a lot of joy to the white fans. However, if City's offer exceeds 100 million, the reply of the Real Madrid president could change.