The Athletic
June 2025
By Jordan Campbell

Manchester City have spent around £315million on eight new players in the past six months — but welcoming back the Ballon d’Or holder from the best part of a year on the treatment table is priceless. 

After nine months out following a serious knee injury sustained last September, Rodri made his return to the pitch in the penultimate Premier League fixture of the domestic season, then played the final half an hour in City’s opening two Club World Cup group games…..

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