‘Better Than Rodri!’—Why Nico González Is Manchester City’s New Midfield Monster

He has all it takes to replace Rodri in the future.

Nico Gonzalez: Man City complete Deadline Day signing of Porto midfielder  to take January spend to £180m | Football News | Sky Sports

Nico Gonzalez is not the new Rodri at this moment. But he can become the same player in influence in the future. That’s for sure!

Nico Gonzalez: Man City hopeful of completing Deadline Day signing of Porto  midfielder | Football News | Sky Sports

His potential has no limits. Here is what Sergio Busquets said about Manchester City’s newcomer in the past:

Welcome Nico Gonzalez! : r/MCFC

“In Barca’s style, my role is difficult to perform. There are no players of my profile now. I think Nico would fit the best.”

Man City sign Gonzalez, Tel joins Spurs on transfer deadline day | Football  News | Al Jazeera

The Octopus himself saw Nico Gonzalez as his successor. It sounds loud.

Guardiola signs a 23-year-old Spanish midfielder, who has only 4 seasons behind him, for 60 million euros. This is the release clause that was written in Nico’s contract. And that’s a very big deal and expectations!