Rodri: 'Winning the Ballon d'Or is a dream and a true honor'

2024-10-29 17:37 © ZUMAPRESS.com

"Manchester City” club midfielder Rodri, after receiving the "Ballon d’Or” award, expressed his appreciation for his team to the portal "Marca,” sharing his joy in accepting the prize and discussing with Dani Carvajal after the ceremony:

"Manchester City” is the best club in the world. I can say this: thank you very much, you are very special, I know I wouldn’t have received this award without you.

Winning the "Ballon d’Or” is a dream for me and a true honor.”

"I spoke with D. Carvajal, he also deserved this award! The first call I received when I returned from the ceremony was from him.

He is a player I am very close to. When we both had injuries, we communicated even more. He is a footballer with whom we share similar values and he congratulated me.”

Dani Carvajal and Rodri both missed the rest of the season due to cruciate ligament and meniscus injuries. They both won the European Football Championship in the summer.