Barcelona midfielder Rodri has defended the achievements of his former club Manchester City, insisting that the success he experienced at the Etihad cannot be taken away despite the latest developments surrounding the Premier League’s financial charges against the club.
Reports on Friday said Manchester City had been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges brought against them, although the Premier League has not formally communicated a final decision and City continues to deny wrongdoing. The club has also indicated that significant elements of its legal case remain to be completed.
Rodri, who spent several trophy-filled years at City before joining Barcelona, said the players’ achievements were built through daily work, togetherness and commitment. He also reiterated his belief in the club’s innocence, pointing to the similar legal process City faced in 2020 before ultimately winning its appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Softfootball reports that Rodri’s comments come shortly after he opened up about the major differences between working under Hansi Flick at Barcelona and Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
The Spain international described Flick’s methods as completely different from Guardiola’s, particularly highlighting the intensity of Barcelona’s gym sessions. Rodri explained that Guardiola placed greater emphasis on gaining rhythm through matches, while Flick has a different approach to physical preparation.
Rodri’s comments provide an insight into his adjustment to life at Barcelona after years under Guardiola. Despite the differences, the midfielder has quickly become an important part of Flick’s plans as he begins a new chapter in his career.
Meanwhile, Rodri continues to stand by the memories and achievements of his Manchester City years, maintaining that the effort and unity behind those successes remain part of his personal footballing journey.
