Rodri has penned a farewell letter to Man City fans after his departure to Barcelona was confirmed.
"Dear City fans, I found that saying goodbye is one of the most difficult things in life but I am going to try," it said, on the club's official website.
"It's hard to find the words to express how much gratitude, love and support me and my family have experienced all these years.
"I remember how I felt when I arrived, signing for the big Manchester City. It was a moment of pure excitement - 'wow I am going to play with Kevin, Aguero, Silva, Bernardo, John and many others.' I couldn't stop smiling.
"And then Pep, waiting to teach me everything from day one. Pep I can tell you now, I couldn't handle all those tactics in my head.
"But a question came to me, 'could we handle all these expectations for the next years.' I think that time answered the question.
"I knew I came into a top team but I never thought we could be able to create the legacy we made winning trophies, fans around the world, love and respect. We made an example to inspire the next generations not only because the success, also because the way we did it. And the fans were with us every step of the way.
"Many incredible moments come to my mind.
"My first trophy at City, in my first game.
"The last minute winners, like Arsenal away.
"Scoring in the Villa game to reach the Premier League, when it looked so tough.
"Scoring the goal to win the Champions League that we all wanted so much.
"The incredible reception you gave me after the Balon d'Or. You cannot imagine how proud I am to be the first player to win this award in a sky blue shirt.
"Making history, with the Treble, with Four in a Row. We saw things they'll never see.
"And in the bad moments, also, you never let me down. My first day back on the pitch I realised how much you love me and I understood how special these fans were.
"City didn't just make me a grow as a player. They made me grow as a human.
"I saw my brother graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University.
"I could see my girlfriend working for the NHS.
"Manchester shaped my whole life.
"I will never forget stepping onto the pitch, seeing a sea of blue sing 'nah, nah, nah, nah…CITY', taking my scooter into town for a coffee, walking through the parks listening to Oasis and always loving Manchester's great rain.
"So City fans, it's time to say goodbye, thanks to the club, the fans, the staff and my teammates. This journey couldn't be the same without you, my heart will always be Blue."
yosbceiklu
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When Messi left Barcelona for PSG, he said to PSG fans that he has come home.. Gone are the days when there was loyalty in football. Lampard left Chelsea for Manchester City and still came back to score against the same Chelsea he claimed to love.. let's see if Barcelona meets Manchester City in the UCL wether this Rodri will not score against them. all these you people farewell letters/tears don't move me at all.... Football has lost it's loyalty
he who pays the Piper dictates the tune. you cannot be dead and still be alive. when you move old times are past away and you new place becomes your home. we live in present and not past bro
nauikmosy
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Thank you Rodri for being a worthy servant. Your presence and impact in the blue shirt will be unforgettable. As a person you are just an amazing person. One of your greatest attributes is your humility. Even as a professional football player who is making so much money, you still remained humble to your teachers in class while studying for a degree in BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. GOD BLESS YOU, AS YOU GO TO BARCA IN JESUS NAME.
Stupid to join Barce should had gone to Madrid.
yosbceiklu
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Rodri is not only a footballer now I know, he's a poet too. uwc
Tobbclnpry
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just use AI
Neadenpstu
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I broke my back and work made my job redundant, I worked in the office, when I went to collect my things with a friend my boss asked did I want to say a few words, I started by saying thank you to my friends for 40 years help, then I started dragging off my boss and his boss for the way they treated me and making me redundant, they turned off the Mike and got security to chase me out, shows loyalty not from 💩 house bosses. I pended an e mail later sent it in, got threatened with court, I said try it, found out latër from industrial board they had no right to make my job redundant but I had been in hospital too long to challenge it, so loyalty doesn't exist anymore.
Wesfa
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why Barca not Madrid?
woclstuz
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thank you so much Rodrigo for your time u r one of the best players city ever had,I won't cry coz u r moving to the other side of my team...
Wesfa
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very sentimental Spainess set of players
Wesfa
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When Messi left Barcelona for PSG, he said to PSG fans that he has come home.. Gone are the days when there was loyalty in football. Lampard left Chelsea for Manchester City and still came back to score against the same Chelsea he claimed to love.. let's see if Barcelona meets Manchester City in the UCL wether this Rodri will not score against them. all these you people farewell letters/tears don't move me at all.... Football has lost it's loyalty
you're on point
Tiubdeloy
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When Messi left Barcelona for PSG, he said to PSG fans that he has come home.. Gone are the days when there was loyalty in football. Lampard left Chelsea for Manchester City and still came back to score against the same Chelsea he claimed to love.. let's see if Barcelona meets Manchester City in the UCL wether this Rodri will not score against them. all these you people farewell letters/tears don't move me at all.... Football has lost it's loyalty
sebacknop
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Thank you bro we will for ever remember you as a citizen 🩵🤍
diacinprsz
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You're a sky blue LEGEND 💙
Sözeil_4
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rodri on fire
GLEEFULLY
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🤤
tezcdeitz
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liverpool
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tezcdeitz
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liverpool
supcenopyz
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go well legend rodri
dizakoprsz
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Thank you Rodrigo, we’ll never forget the amazing memories you gave us.
Remaiklnuy
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Thank you Rodri for being a worthy servant. Your presence and impact in the blue shirt will be unforgettable. As a person you are just an amazing person. One of your greatest attributes is your humility. Even as a professional football player who is making so much money, you still remained humble to your teachers in class while studying for a degree in BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. GOD BLESS YOU, AS YOU GO TO BARCA IN JESUS NAME.
ElishaMathias
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Vini is about to own him in next el classico
is'nt the same vini who could'nt handle casado?😆
Sutcdnoy
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Have a nice day bro
IshmaelChimombo
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the pain has landed safely in the other fan base
IshmaelChimombo
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Vini is about to own him in next el classico
cry more 😂
caccdkmrsy
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😂
Yeah 😂
Sapacmpsz
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thank you Mr Rodri we we'll always remember you...we will always support us our lagad
hehbcdklp
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Thank you Rodri Hernandez,forever in our hearts we wish you the best of luck..Go well Legend...
Feilds
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Funny people 😂🤣🤣😂
😂
reyaeinorz
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wish you all the best rodri
hezaemnpsz
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Thank you for everything as well, we love you Rodri ❤️❤️. City is your home 🏠
Siabcelz
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What a player ,a champion and a leader . So long Rodrigo and good luck with your new journey .
AFeriqWe4767
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Now we need you You left That’s so wicked of you
Jupbcdnopr
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Great man
tuwiknpst
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Thank you! Rodri🥹
caccdkmrsy
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Vini is about to own him in next el classico
Funny people 😂🤣🤣😂
caccdkmrsy
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The heart will always be blue 💙💙💙
CEOPerfect
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I wish you well Legend Manchester is 🔵🔵🔵🔵
visacemnop
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We will miss you Rodri
Jemabkrtyz
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Vini is about to own him in next el classico