Speaking during an interview on the Spanish TV program El Hormiguero on Wednesday, Rodri, who is currently recovering from knee surgery, weighed in on the long-standing debate over the greatest footballer of all time.
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He was also named best player at this year’s European Championship after Spain lifted a record-extending fourth title
He proved to be the match winner for Man City in Saturday’s tightly contested final against a spirited Inter Milan side
The Brazilian also provided the assist for Manchester City’s other goal, a stunning strike by Rodri.
Mikel Arteta was absent at the New Year Day game as he was isolating due to his second confirmed case of coronavirus
City boss, Pep Guardiola, hinted the Germany midfielder was nursing a problem following Saturday’s goalless draw with Southampton.
The Citizens suffered a 1-0 loss at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on the opening weekend of the 2021-22 campaign, while Norwich were beaten 3-0 by Liverpool at Carrow Road on their return to this level.
Betis opened the scoring on just four minutes through Rodri, in what was the first goal in their stadium in front of fans for 17 months, before being pegged back to 1-1 when Eldor Shomurodov scored for the visitors just before the half hour.
The midfielder joins City on a five-year deal and becomes their second signing of the summer after they activated his release clause at the Wanda Metropolitano.