The transfer market has exploded with breaking news that could reshape European football. Real Madrid star Rodrygo Goes may be on the verge of a shock exit after his agent’s private jet was spotted landing at Manchester’s Etihad Airport earlier today.
According to sources close to the negotiations, Manchester City are prepared to pay €100 million for the Brazilian winger, a figure that would make him one of the Premier League’s most expensive signings.
A Transfer Bomb of the Summer
Eyewitnesses confirmed that Rodrygo’s representatives arrived in Manchester just hours ago, fueling speculation that direct talks with City are already underway. While Real Madrid have publicly insisted they want to keep the 23-year-old, insiders suggest the Spanish giants are willing to sanction the move if the player himself pushes for it.
“Madrid won’t stand in his way,” said one Spanish football analyst. “Florentino Pérez knows the club is stacked with attacking options, and if Rodrygo wants to leave, €100M is a deal too big to ignore.”
Guardiola’s Next Masterstroke?
Pep Guardiola is reportedly eager to strengthen his forward line after a summer of tactical reshuffling. With Riyad Mahrez gone and Jack Grealish struggling with consistency, Rodrygo could be the perfect addition to City’s attack, bringing pace, creativity, and Champions League-winning pedigree.
“Pep sees him as a game-changer,” a source close to the club revealed. “He’s versatile, young, and already proven at the very highest level. City want him to be part of their long-term project.”
Madrid’s Dilemma
For Real Madrid, the potential sale comes at a delicate time. With Kylian Mbappé heavily linked to the Bernabéu, selling Rodrygo could open the door — and the funds — for Madrid’s final push to land the French superstar.
Still, losing Rodrygo would sting. The Brazilian has delivered crucial performances in the Champions League, including his unforgettable brace against Manchester City in 2022 that sent Madrid to the final.
“Rodrygo is not just a player, he’s part of Madrid’s future,” said former Madrid striker Fernando Morientes. “But if Mbappé arrives, something has to give. Sadly, it might be him.”
Fans in Shock
The reaction from both fanbases has been immediate and emotional. Madridistas are divided — some devastated at the idea of losing a young star, others pragmatic about reinvesting the €100M fee.
City fans, meanwhile, are already dreaming of a frontline featuring Haaland, Foden, De Bruyne, and Rodrygo, a combination that could terrorize defences across Europe.
What’s Next?
Negotiations are expected to accelerate in the coming days. If Rodrygo expresses a desire to leave, the transfer could be wrapped up before the window closes, instantly becoming one of the headline deals of the summer.
Until then, the football world waits with bated breath. One thing is certain: the sight of Rodrygo’s agent’s jet touching down in Manchester has turned speculation into something far more serious.
The bomb may be about to go off — and if it does, the balance of power in European football will shift once again.