Manchester City sign Rodri from Atletico Madrid
The 23-year-old has put pen to paper on a five year deal.
Last updated 4th Jul 2019
Manchester City have signed Spain midfielder Rodri from Atletico Madrid for a club record £62.8 million pounds.
Atletico say the 23-year-old's lawyers and representatives from City have paid the release clause to La Liga meaning he's now a free agent. He comes to The Etihad on a five year contract.
Rodri is City’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Angelino from PSV Eindhoven yesterday.
The Spanish international lifted the 2018 UEFA Super Cup with Atletico Madrid and made 47 appearances, scoring three goals as the club finished second in La Liga.
At international level, he has won six caps for Spain and was part of the U19 squad which won the 2015 European Championships, where he was named in the team of the tournament.
“What City have achieved in the last two years has been amazing and I’m looking forward to being part of such a talented squad,” Rodri said.
“It’s not just the titles they have won, but the way they have managed it, playing attacking football at all times.
“It’s a style that excites me, as do the Club’s ambitions.
“I can’t wait to start working with Pep Guardiola and my new team-mates and hopefully we can achieve great things together.”
Txiki Begiristain, City’s Director of Football added: “Rodri has proven himself to be a hugely talented, young midfielder, who has all the attributes we are looking for.
“He works hard defensively, makes himself available to receive the ball and uses it well when in possession.
“He is a perfect fit for Pep Guardiola’s team and we are confident he will be a success.”
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