This Monday, Rodri won the 2024 Ballon d’Or during the ceremony held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The Spanish midfielder had the honor of receiving this prestigious distinction from the hands of legend George Weah. His manager at Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, also congratulated him. The latter had expressed, last summer, his desire to see the winner of Euro 2024 with Spain and champion of England with the Skyblues receive this award. France Footballshowing him unwavering support.
“I can’t deny how happy I would be if Rodri could win the Ballon d’Or. Its consistency is simply exceptional. It would be something fantastic for him.”declared the Citizens coach.
Rodri, the pride of City
Following Rodri’s election, Guardiola naturally praised the success of his protégé. “Congratulations to Rodri! This is incredible news for him and of course for all of us, for all Manchester City fans, we are so proud of him! I hope this can give him that energy to recover well for next season and be with us again,” confided the 53-year-old tactician this Tuesday at a press conference.
However, the Spanish manager will have to do without the best player in the world this season. Indeed, due to an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, Rodri, City’s hub, will not return until the next exercise.
