'106 billion is a piece of gum, push ahead now'Lodry's lost replacement candidate finds Porto Star
Oct 06, 2024
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Manchester City, which is aiming to win its fifth consecutive English Premier League title, has recently faced a major setback. As the team's power was greatly reduced, it was greatly threatened to achieve its goal of five consecutive league defeats. It was Rodri's injury out, the core of the team's power.
Rodri, who was called the "Manchester body" 'Central core', was replaced by a right knee injury during the first half of the EPL fifth round home game against Arsenal in 2024-2025 at Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on September 23 (Korean time). Later, a detailed examination revealed that the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee was ruptured. Rodri is on the operating table and has been confirmed to be out for the season.
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That's why Manchester City are scrambling to find a way to fill Rodri's void. In the end, the focus was on the recruitment of a player to replace Rodri. Manchester City's alternative is Faro Portugal FC Port's star midfielder Alan Barella.
British soccer media TBR Football reported on the 6th that `The player who Manchester City marked as Rodri's replacement is a star player worth 60 million pounds that Liverpool showed interest in during the transfer market last summer.'
Manchester City are looking for various alternatives after Rodri's injury. Veteran Ilkay Gundoan or Young Star Rico Lewis are being considered in Rodri's place. However, some say that it is difficult to overwhelm Liverpool and Arsenal, who are strong competitors.
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In order to recruit Varella, he has to pay Porto a buyout of 60 million pounds (about 106.2 billion won). The release clause is up for grabs. However, if Varella believes it can be a clear alternative, this amount is not too burdensome for Manchester City. This is why Manchester City is likely to immediately enter the recruitment of Varella.
wman@sportschosun.com
