According to a new report from leading soccer media outlet TBR Football, English Premier League giants Manchester City are planning to offer their central midfielder Bernardo Silva, often affectionately referred to by fans as "Rodney," a new contract with a salary of up to £400,000 per week. This salary will be on par with the team's other midfield superstar Kevin De Bruyne, showing that Manchester City highly recognizes and values Rodri's recent outstanding performance.
Despite the fact that Rodri's current contract does not expire until 2027, Manchester City are apparently not willing to wait and are looking to lock in the Spanish international's future early with this lucrative deal. According to TBR Football, City have opened formal talks with Rodri's agent regarding a new contract, with both sides discussing the details of the deal in depth.
Rodriguez's performances for Manchester City in recent years have been evident to all, as he has not only become an indispensable part of the team's midfield, but also won the praise of fans around the globe for his all-rounded technical ability and his calmness in critical moments. His outstanding performance has also made him one of the strong contenders for the Ballon d'Or.
However, Rodney's appeal in the transfer market cannot be ignored. Rumors have previously suggested that La Liga giants Real Madrid and Barcelona are keeping a close eye on him and are interested in offering him the chance to join the club. However, TBR Football points out that City are confident of retaining Rodri and believe that by offering a salary package on par with De Bruyne's, they will be able to dissuade Rodri from leaving the club.
Furthermore, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has also publicly expressed his high level of trust and support for Rodri. Guardiola believes that Rodri is fully entitled to the same salary package as De Bruyne, as his contribution and influence on the team is equally huge. In Guardiola's tactical system, Rodriguez plays a crucial role, and his presence makes City's offense more fluent and efficient.
