Manchester City's new signing Mateo Kovacic has expressed admiration for fellow midfielder Rodri upon joining the club.
In his first interview with the club's official YouTube channel, the Croatian international was asked about competing for playing time with players like Rodri.
Kovacic reassured that he is not threatened by the intense competition at Etihad and even went on to praise his new teammate.
“It will be a huge pleasure to play with these midfielders, one of the best in the world. I played against Rodri now, amazing player. [Kevin] De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, when you watch the names, it’s a pleasure to be here and to play with them, so I can’t wait to try to do my best with them on the pitch," the City's new arrival said, via Manchester City News.
Rodri, who scored the winning goal in the Champions League final, has established himself as the best defensive midfielder in the world since the 2021/2022 season. His performances have led to suggestions that he could contend for the Ballon d'Or.
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