• Blues spent record £62.8m to sign Atlético Madrid midfielder• Guardiola sees Rodri as long-term replacement for FernandinhoRodri believes he will add physical presence and attacking threat to the Manchester City team. Despite winning a domestic treble last season, City still felt the need to recruit over the summer, spending a club record £62.8million to sign the Spain midfielder from Atlético Madrid.Identified primarily for his defensive qualities, Rodri was seen by manager Pep Guardiola as the ideal cover, and long-term replacement, for midfield anchor Fernandinho and, at 6ft 3in, he also brings something different. Related: Sean Dyche: 'You're constantly looking for the X factor, that mystical ingredient' | Alastair Campbell Related: Manchester City accused of being ‘disrespectful’ by Chinese state media Continue readingreadfullarticle
