Pep Guardiola has confirmed Rodri could leave Manchester City despite winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or and contributing to their Carabao Cup victory. The midfielder missed most of last season with knee injuries and has played only 28 games this term due to a hamstring issue. Guardiola stated Rodri has shown 'how attached' he is to the club, yet the organisation is above all of us - players must leave if unhappy. Rodri previously said he couldn't turn down 'the best clubs in the world' like Atletico or Real Madrid.

Guardiola added: 'If he is not happy, knock on the door of the sporting director.' City's management wants Rodri to stay 'stay, stay, stay' but acknowledges his future remains unresolved.