Sunshine and Tactics: Carvajal Tries to Lure Rodri to Real Madrid
Spanish sunshine vs. Manchester grit? Real Madrid full-back Dani Carvajal is making his case to lure Manchester City’s midfield maestro Rodri south.
Rodri, a star under Pep Guardiola, is set to face Carvajal on the biggest stage – the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England. But Carvajal isn’t just focused on the upcoming clash; he’s on a mission to convince his Spanish teammate to swap the blue of City for the white of Real Madrid.
“Come on Rodri, ditch the Manchester drizzle for the Madrid sunshine!” Carvajal seems to be saying [invalid source Tiempo de Juego]. He playfully poked fun at the Manchester weather, urging Rodri to join him at the Bernabeu.
Carvajal clearly believes Rodri would be a perfect fit for Carlo Ancelotti’s squad, but the City midfielder is known for his loyalty to Pep and his love for the Premier League’s intensity.
Rodri has previously spoken about his admiration for Guardiola’s hunger and drive, something he sees lacking nowhere else. He also enjoys the passionate English fans and the constant pressure to perform at the highest level.
This transfer saga might not be as dramatic as a Hollywood blockbuster, but it will be interesting to see if Carvajal’s sunshine offensive sways Rodri, or if the lure of Pep and the Premier League remains too strong.
