Manchester City remain intrigued by Real Madrid’s winger Rodrygo, but any potential move hinges on one key development: the departure of Savinho.
For weeks, City have been quietly preparing for a lineup reshuffle. Sources say Pep Guardiola and his staff have identified Rodrygo as the “dream” replacement should Savinho leave the Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid reportedly value Rodrygo at around €100 million, placing him in the premier tier of elite wingers in Europe.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has been among the first to flag City’s interest, stating that the club would act only if Savinho—who has drawn offers from Tottenham—is officially moved on. A breakdown signals a structured offer could include €80 million plus performance-linked bonuses of €20 million.
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Savinho’s situation is pivotal. Tottenham are pursuing the 21-year-old and have tabled bids approaching €50 million. City are yet to accept, but his exit would free space for a marquee reinforcement. Without Savinho’s departure, the Rodrygo deal remains theoretical.
Savinho’s availability—and his value to City’s long-term plans—will shape the club’s next moves. Guardiola reportedly sees Rodrygo as a near-perfect fit for his style of play: an energetic, technically gifted attacker capable of thriving in tight spaces and contributing decisively in big matches.
In short, though Manchester City continue to think about Rodrygo, all signs suggest they are only ready to act if Savinho departs. Until that chain begins to move, Rodrygo remains an option—potentially spectacular, but not yet in motion.