Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City want midfielder Rodri to remain beyond the current campaign but will not prevent a transfer to Real Madrid should the player wish to leave.<\/p>\n
Rodri is entering the final 12 months of his contract at the Etihad, and the uncertainty over his future means this could be City\u2019s last opportunity to recoup a fee near his peak value. Guardiola stressed that, despite that commercial reality, the midfielder remains central to his plans.<\/p>\n
When asked whether he would maintain his previous position that any player unhappy at the club should be allowed to go, Guardiola replied: \u201cAbsolutely,\u201d he vowed. \u201cThe organisation of the club is above all of us. If one player is not happy, they have to leave.<\/p>\n
\u201cContinue the same here if they are happy, and I think he is happy. If he is not happy just knock on the door of the sporting director, accept an offer according to his incredible quality, and after that he doesn\u2019t belong to the club, only himself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guardiola also accepted the appeal of Real Madrid for a player of Rodri\u2019s profile, while underlining his belief that City want the Spain international to stay.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know what the club wants,\u201d he said. \u201cThey informed me what they want from Rodri, it is to stay, stay, stay. I think [he will]. Always, I had the positive [feeling] with that but in the end I don\u2019t know.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added: \u201cThere is not one player that will turn [down] the chance to play for Madrid. He was born in Spain. Always my wish is that Rodri could stay as long as possible in this club because he\u2019s an incredible, top player.\u201d<\/p>\n
For now Guardiola\u2019s public position is clear: City want Rodri to remain, but will respect the player\u2019s decision if he chooses to pursue a move to Madrid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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