Are Manchester City’s chances of retaining the Ballon d’Or winner increased by Real Madrid’s petulance? | OneFootball

One of the major storylines to emerge from Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win was the boycott by Real Madrid of the Ballon d’Or ceremony. The La Liga giants refused to attend the ceremony in protest of Rodri’s winning of the award over Vinicius Junior. I believe that Real Madrid may have handed Manchester City extra motivation if the two teams meet this season. But the petulance of the European champions may have also played into Manchester City’s hands in their attempts to sign Rodri to a new contract according to a new report.

Danny Rust and Dean Jones have reported for GIVEMESPORT that Manchester City have been boosted in their attempts to convince Rodri to sign a new deal. Their report indicates that Real Madrid’s refusal to attend the Ballon d’Or ceremony may play into City’s hands. Furthermore, Rust and Jones report that City are determined to agree on a new deal with Rodri. Rust and Jones that Manchester City were confident of extending Rodri’s stay at the Etihad. But the threat of a Real Madrid move for their midfield general always lingered in the background. But that threat may be extinguished based on Real Madrid’s actions on Monday.

Rodri is the heart and soul of Manchester City’s midfield and it’s clear he loves the club.

Rodri has become the heart and soul of Manchester City’s midfield. His rise to prominence in world football has come under Pep Guardiola’s tutelage at the world champions. Without Rodri there is a fair argument to be made that City may not be the dominant force that they have become. He is that important to Pep Guardiola’s side. Although they will have to manage this season without their injured star he will be immensely important to Manchester City’s future. If they can tie him down to a new deal that will set City’s midfield up well into the future.

After winning the Ballon d’Or it is clear that Rodri loves Manchester City. He made that abundantly clear after winning the prestigious award. Rodri is in the perfect environment to thrive as a player. That obvious to any keen observer of the game. The fact that he has risen to the heights he has is due to the way Manchester City are run as a club. For me, it appears to be an easy decision for Rodri to extend his contract at the club. Time will tell if he does just that.

Based on the new report from GIVEMESPORT Real Madrid’s petulance may play into Manchester City’s hands. That looms as another unintended consequence of the La Liga giants baffling snub of the Ballon d’Or ceremony.