ATLETICO MADRID produced a major hint that Manchester City's deal for Rodri is near completion when handing newboy Marcos Llorente the midfielder's shirt number. It is implied that Llorente is set to be Rodri's replacement, signing from Real Madrid to occupy the anchor man role in Diego Simeone's team. But the best clue yet emerged on Friday when the young Spaniard was unveiled as a Rojiblancos player. Rodri's No14 shirt was revealed to be what Llorente will wear next season, indicating City have got their man. Pep Guardiola only had to meet the 23-year-old's £62.5million release clause to seal the impressive midfielder. And with his tough tackler of choice, Fernandinho, now aged 34 it was widely considered time to sort the Brazilian's long-term successor. Atletico only paid £18m when buying Rodri from Villarreal 12 months ago. In his one season at the club, he made 34 appearances and earned many plaudits for his humble personality and incredible footballing brain, pitching him as Sergio Busquets' heir in the Spanish national team. City are yet to confirm the player's capture but it is thought to be just a matter of time. Once the Rodri deal is over the line, the Premier League champions are reportedly considering bids for Madrid playmaker Isco and Leciester City defender Harry Maguire. Man City in pole position to sign £65m Rodrigo Hernandez from Atletico Madrid
Man City look certain to seal £62.5m Rodri transfer as Atletico new boy Llorente takes his No14 shir
ATLETICO MADRID produced a major hint that Manchester City's deal for Rodri is near completion when handing newboy Marcos Llorente the midfielder's shirt number. It is implied that Llorente is set to be Rodri's replacement, signing from Real Madrid to occupy the anchor man role in Diego Simeone's team. But the best clue yet emerged on Friday when the young Spaniard was unveiled as a Rojiblancos player. Rodri's No14 shirt was revealed to be what Llorente will wear next season, indicating City have got their man. Pep Guardiola only had to meet the 23-year-old's £62.5million release clause to seal the impressive midfielder. And with his tough tackler of choice, Fernandinho, now aged 34 it was widely considered time to sort the Brazilian's long-term successor. Atletico only paid £18m when buying Rodri from Villarreal 12 months ago. In his one season at the club, he made 34 appearances and earned many plaudits for his humble personality and incredible footballing brain, pitching him as Sergio Busquets' heir in the Spanish national team. City are yet to confirm the player's capture but it is thought to be just a matter of time. Once the Rodri deal is over the line, the Premier League champions are reportedly considering bids for Madrid playmaker Isco and Leciester City defender Harry Maguire. Man City in pole position to sign £65m Rodrigo Hernandez from Atletico Madrid
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