While he has a growing stable of emerging managers to have played under him, Pep Guardiola may be responsible for convincing Rodri NOT to go into coaching.
The Manchester City midfielder, who has combined a professional football career with a business degree, has felt for a while he had an eye for spotting talent but has been convinced further to become a sporting director after witnessing Guardiola close up. "I see Txiki [Begiristain] and I think what a good life this guy has!" laughed the midfielder.
"I see Pep so stressed going here and there, talking to the players, I see Txiki and he is the most important part of this. He decides who is coming in, what is good for the team. In modern football, I think sporting directors are so important - key for me."
