Guardiola changed his mind at the last moment, Rodrigo was cheated

In the transfer market this summer, there should have been a European-stunning deal: Real Madrid's talented striker Rodrigo transferred to Manchester City for 90 million euros.

However, just as everything seemed to be going smoothly, Guardiola's decision in Manchester, like a butterfly, flapping his wings in distant Madrid, triggering a huge storm.

In the end, this sky-high transaction fell dramatically at the last moment. Real Madrid won 90 million euros, and Rodrigo's future became undecided.

From the main force to the substitute

First of all, we must understand why Rodrigo had the idea of ​​leaving the team.

With the arrival of Xavi Alonso, his position in the team has changed subtly. Vinicius' position on the left is unshakable, and Rodrigo gradually became a substitute from a regular main player.

This gap in identity has caused this lofty Brazil international to begin to re-examine his future. What he needs is a position that can start stably, even if it means leaving the Bernabeu. At this moment, Manchester City extended an olive branch. Guardiola designed a sophisticated plan to introduce Rodrigo.

Step 1: Sell Brazilian winger Savigno to Tottenham for about 80 million euros.

Step 2: Use the position and funds freed up by Savigno, and instead offer Real Madrid 90 million euros to sign Rodrigo.

This plan is a win-win situation for the three parties. Real Madrid has received huge amounts of funds, Manchester City has obtained top-level combat power, and Rodrigo can regain his dream main position. The veto that changed the world has been progressing secretly and smoothly for weeks. However, no one expected it. The first domino in this plan, Savigno’s transfer, failed to fall. The source of the

news comes from Guardiola himself. After a final evaluation with the sports director, Guardiola believes that Savigno will be an indispensable key member of the team in the new season. So he eventually rejected the sale.

Savignho stayed in the team, which means that Rodrigo's door to join Manchester City was automatically closed. Guardiola's decision completely failed Real Madrid's 90 million abacus.

This failed transfer has profoundly affected all parties.

For Real Madrid, they missed a huge sum that could be used to strengthen other positions, but also left behind a world-class player.

For Rodrigo, he lost a great opportunity, and he will face more severe intra-squad competition in the new season and need to fight for every minute of playing time.

For Guardiola, he left behind players he was optimistic about, but his interest in Rodrigo has not completely disappeared. The

Transfer market is so unpredictable. A change of mind and a veto is enough to change the fate of a club and a player.