Manchester City's decision to replace Rodri with 'Injured OUT', 4 finalists + '22 million pounds talent' recruited Jeong Jo-joon

Sep 30, 2024

Manchester City's decision to replace Rodri with 'Injured OUT', 4 finalists  '22 million pounds talent' recruited Jeong Jo-joon
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Manchester City's decision to replace Rodri with 'Injured OUT', 4 finalists  '22 million pounds talent' recruited Jeong Jo-joon
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Manchester City made a decision. He will start recruiting Samuele Rich (Torino).

British media Team Talk reported on the 29th (Korean time) 'Man City manager Josep Guardiola reportedly began negotiations with Turin to replace Rod.

Manchester City were in trouble at the opening. 'Core of the center' Rodri left with a cruciate ligament rupture. Manchester City drew 1-1 with Newcastle in the away match of the English Premier League (EPL) in 2024-2025 season at St. James Park in Newcastle, England on the 28th. Manchester City took the lead in the 35th minute with Yoshko Gvardiol's first goal. However, he allowed Anthony Gordon to equalize in the 13th minute of the second half. In the end, he ended up earning only one point. Manchester City ranked third with four wins and two draws (14 points) in their opening six games.

Team talk may take some time to return to the road. Manchester City is said to be looking at the market to find a new midfield. Negotiations are underway to recruit Richie in January next year. According to the media, Richie's transfer fee is about 22 million euros. Richie has signed a contract with Turin until 2026. However, he is known to be eager to move to the EPL. Richie scored three goals and six assists (88.5% pass success rate) in 85 games for Turin.

Manchester City's decision to replace Rodri with 'Injured OUT', 4 finalists  '22 million pounds talent' recruited Jeong Jo-joon
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Richie, who was born in 2001, is a defensive midfielder, but he is also known to have attacking talent. The team talk is 'Man City set up a list to recruit players. Richie is not included in the shortlist. Specifically, Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan) is the specific goal. However, Varella's transfer fee is reported to be at least £70 million. Adam Worton (Crystal Palace) is also on the list. In addition, he said he is watching Ederson (Atalanta) and Martin Subimendi (Real Sociedad).



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