5 top players who could leave La Liga this summer

#1 Rodri

Rodri is a 22-year-old footballer who plays as a holding midfielder for Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

He arrived at the Wanda Metropolitano from Villareal last summer and went on to star in 34 league appearances scoring three goals to help Diego Simeone's side to a second-place finish in La Liga.

He had earlier starred for Atletico's youth side but was released in 2013 for lacking physical strength but Rodri has arrived for his second homecoming with a bang.

His displays at the base of midfield were so impressive that he established himself as a regular in the Spanish national team and caught the eye of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

While Manchester City might seem invincible, a major problem facing the team is the future replacement of Fernandinho, as the Brazilian international at 34 is rapidly approaching the end of his career.

Pep Guardiola has reportedly identified Rodri as the former Shakhtar man's replacement and has lined up a move for him this summer.

Atletico Madrid's signing of Fernando Llorente from Real Madrid further lays credence to the belief that Rodri could be Man City bound.

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