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On October 28, Rodri (28 years old) was elected Ballon d’Or 2024 during a ceremony organized at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The Spaniard, centerpiece of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City and important element of the Spanish selection crowned European champion in Germany, was rewarded for his very valuable shadow work. However, many did not imagine him winning this prestigious trophy since Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, Brazil) was the big favorite. But ultimately, the former Atlético de Madrid defied all predictions. Happy as ever, the midfielder, who is currently injured, is taking advantage of his free time to tour the media.
Last night, he was a guest on the show El Larguero on the Cadena SER. The opportunity for him to return to his election and all the controversies. “ The day we go there, everything changes and events happen quickly. When I learned that Madrid would not go to the gala, optimism increased. Everything happened on the fly. (…) The information we had was that the format had changed and that the winner would only be discovered at the end. Until I opened the envelope, no one said anything to me. » Relaunched on the subject of the ceremony and Real Madrid, he confided: “ I don’t know if they will go to other galas or not. It’s a decision they make for their reasons. »
Rodri doesn’t say no to Real Madrid
He added: “ Vinicius is one of the best in the world. The controversy surrounding it? He’s a smart guy and he’ll realize that the more he pays attention to the field, the better he’ll be. Athletes are also what they represent on the outside and it is important to take care of that part. » Then, he admitted that he would have voted for Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Jr and himself, without necessarily giving the order. Still on the airwaves Cadena SERRodri was also asked about his future, he who is happy with Pep Guardiola’s extension at Manchester City. “ I have two years left on my contract, the time is approaching to talk again. Guardiola is an important incentive. I feel very appreciated at the club. »
However, he has not closed the door to a departure, he whose name comes up insistently among the Merengues. The footballer, born in Madrid, admitted: “ Obviously, when Real Madrid calls you, the best club in history and the most successful, with what that means, it’s an honor. You should always pay attention to this. This goes without saying. » Then, he talked about the rest and the end of his career. “ This could perfectly be a possibility to finish my career in England. The country gave me everything and I fell in love with English football. But Spain is my country. I still follow La Liga, the level of the teams is increasing more and more… » Finally, he confided that “ Villarreal would be a good place » to end his career.
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