It is a hard blow for Manchester City and Pep Guardiola. This week, at a press conference, the Spanish coach announced that Rodri will be out until the end of the season. The midfielder will return to the Manchester City squad next season.
The European champions suffered a knee injury in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal on September 22. As a consequence, the Mancunians will have to do without their strategist for the 2024-2025 season. However, the English champions could have found a replacement for him for the rest of the season.
According to The Guardian, the English club is targeting Samuele Ricci, a 23-year-old midfielder. The Cityzens are even willing to make a move for the Italian, considered one of the most talented players of his generation in his position.
Under contract until June 2026, Samuele Ricci could change scene in the coming months. And Torino would not take kindly to parting with their player. An offer of around 30 million euros would even be enough to convince the Italian club. The new Italian international, currently playing his first full international match for Italy, could be about to reach a milestone in his career.
An undisputed starter at Torino, Samuele Ricci could leave to try his luck in England, but risking finding himself without playing time once Rodri returns from his injury would be quite risky.
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