Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-08-29 05:00:00
In 2016, Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho were appointed as managers of Manchester City and Manchester United respectively, sparking expectations of a Premier League rivalry. Guardiola quickly won a title at City while Mourinho struggled at United before being sacked in 2018. The rivalry between the managerial greats did not translate from Spain to England, with Guardiola consistently coming out on top. Journalist Duncan Castles revealed that Mourinho was offered the chance to sign Rodri, now a key player at City, during his time at Villareal but opted for Nemanja Matic instead.
Manchester City can now count themselves fortunate that Rodri did not end up at Manchester United, with the midfielder becoming a crucial player under Guardiola. Rodri’s success at City, including scoring the winner in the Champions League final, highlights what could have been for United if Mourinho had opted for the young Spanish player. Football’s unpredictable nature means that Rodri is now a City legend, showcasing the twists and turns of player recruitment and the impact it can have on a team’s success.
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