I Would Love Rodri to Win the 2024 Ballon d’Or – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has expressed his desire for his player, Rodri, to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The Spanish midfielder is among the top contenders for the prestigious award, alongside stars like Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham.
Guardiola believes Rodri’s consistent performance makes him deserving of the honor. He stated:
“We would be delighted – he deserves it. But maybe another one deserves it too. The people will vote.”
He emphasized Rodri’s impressive track record, not just from the past season, but over several seasons, including winning the Premier League and the Euros with Spain.
“There are other players who had a good season,” Guardiola added. “I would love one (City) player to win it because for players it means a lot. I would love it.”
He acknowledged that just being in contention is a significant achievement, reflecting the success of both the club and the players, but noted that the decision is ultimately out of his hands.