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Pep Guardiola Talks 'Next Busquets' Rodri: 'I Hope He Is Here for a Long Time'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the comparisons new arrival Rodri has received with Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets.

Guardiola, who managed Busquets during his time as Barcelona's head coach, reflected on Rodri after he made his first appearance for City in a 4-1 friendly win over West Ham United on Wednesday.

Per Goal, he said: "Ever since we arrived here we have tried to buy players who are 21, 22 or 23 years old. [Rodri] is a Spain national team player, and there they call him 'the next Busquets.