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'Manchester is becoming more blue!' - Rodri aims dig at Man Utd after completing record City move

Manchester City signing Rodri has lavished praise on his new club, claiming that they belong on the podium among the world's top football teams - while taking aim at Manchester United.

Rodri, 23, was presented as a City player on Thursday after completing a transfer from Atletico Madrid.

With a fee worth €70 million (£63m/$79m) the midfielder becomes the most expensive signing in City history, and signed a five-year contract at the Etihad Stadium.

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City are looking to consolidate after retaining the Premier League title over Liverpool in an enthralling two-horse race that went right to the final day, and Rodri believes they are on their way to becoming Manchester's top club.