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Manchester City confirm second signing ahead of 2019/20 season

Man City manager Pep Guardiola [AP]

Spanish international midfielder Rodri said the chance to learn from Pep Guardiola was vital to making his club-record move to Manchester City from Atletico Madrid.

The Premier League champions announced the signing of the 23-year-old on a five-year deal on Thursday, a day after Atletico announced the 70-million-euro ($79 million £63 million) release clause in his contract had been triggered.

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