Rodri has given his two cents on a player Manchester City sold in the summer of 2023.
Manchester City’s number 16 will be feeling on top of the world after Spain emerged triumphant at Euro 2024 by beating England 2-1 in the final — with international success perhaps being every football’s ultimate dream.
Rodri has managed to achieve such a goal at 28 years of age and with the World Cup set to occur in 2026, one would imagine that Luis de la Fuente’s side will enter the competition as one of the red-hot favourites.
As a result, the City midfielder’s success at the international level might just be getting started.
After Cole Palmer’s well-struck equaliser as a second-half substitute, it seemed like Rodri’s dream was in jeopardy.
Rodri makes fresh prediction about Cole Palmer after Spain beat England
At the European Championship, England have showcased a knack of scoring late goals and nicking victories after gaining momentum in games.
In the final, Palmer came clutch and it seemed like he had handed the Three Lions an upper hand by producing a moment of magic.
However, Mikel Oyarzabal had an identical impact to the Chelsea winger off the bench, scoring the all-important winner from close quarters — courtesy of a brilliant cross from Marc Cucurella.
After Spain emerged victorious against England, Rodri reserved special praise for Palmer and touched on how far he can go in the coming years.
The Spaniard said told BBC Sport (14/07/2024, 10:55 pm): “I know this guy, he is a huge talent. He is going to be a top player in the next years.”
Classy gesture from Rodri towards Cole Palmer after Euro 2024 final
Despite being on cloud nine after Spain’s victory, Rodri hailed his former Manchester City teammate Palmer — who displayed his magnificence by emerging as a game-changer once again for England.
The Englishman would perhaps have been the most disappointed man on the pitch, having come on and turned the game on its head for Gareth Southgate’s side.
Rodri, who has trained and played with Palmer for years at Manchester City has a clear idea of how incredible of a talent he is and how far he can go.
The midfield maestro’s kind words will likely encourage the 22-year-old, who will also be inspired by his former teammate’s incredible displays at Euro 2024.
Rodri is well and truly a leader on and off the pitch, judging by how classy and respectful he manages to be despite winning Euro 2024 with Spain as well as the Player of the Tournament award.