Guardiola Urges Man City to Splurge on Rodri’s Dream Replacement

Guardiola Pushes Man City to Secure January Signing of Kimmich as Rodri Replacement

Pep Guardiola is reportedly urging Manchester City to secure a key signing in January as they seek to replace the injured Rodri.

Man City’s struggles deepened after a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa, leaving the Premier League champions with just one win in their last 12 matches across all competitions. The team’s sudden decline has been attributed to poor form, fatigue, and an aging squad.

Rodri’s absence, following a serious ACL injury ruling him out for the season, has only added to City’s woes. As the January transfer window approaches, SolutionMediaz reports that Man City is prioritizing reinforcements in three areas: central midfield, full-back, and attack.

According to the report:

“The champions aim to bolster their midfield, with Rodri’s absence exposing vulnerabilities despite Mateo Kovacic’s efforts. A natural replacement is deemed essential.”

While earlier reports suggested Bruno Guimarães and Martín Zubimendi as potential targets, City expert Sam Lee dismissed these claims. Instead, Guardiola is reportedly pushing for Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich. The 29-year-old German international, whose contract expires next summer, is seen as an ideal fit due to his versatility, leadership, and ability to play both as a defensive midfielder and a right-back.

SolutionMediaz adds:

“Guardiola has urgently requested City to ‘break the bank’ to secure Kimmich in January, rather than waiting for a potential free transfer in the summer. He sees the Bayern star as crucial to maintaining the team’s balance and competitive edge.”

With Kimmich’s future at Bayern uncertain, a January move could be pivotal for Man City’s season ambitions.