Premier League champions Manchester City are set to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri in a ?70m deal as their long-term successor for club veteran Fernandinho.? The Blues have been quiet in the early parts of this summer transfer window following a historic domestic treble-winning season which saw them lift the Premier League, the FA Cup and the League Cup. The club?s tussle with UEFA [https://www.essentiallysports.com/manchester-city-and-uefa-in-huge-tussle-over-potential-champions-league-ban/] over a potential Financial Fair Play breach has kept the owners and management distracted from transfer business.? However, Manchester City?s relentless scouting for Fernandinho [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernandinho_(footballer)]?s successor in defensive midfield has finally paid off as Rodri?s transfer to the Etihad Stadium looks imminent. Sky Sports Italia and reliable Guardian journalist Fabrizio Romano have reported that City have confirmed they will pay the Spaniard?s release clause in the coming days.? [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Fernandinho-Manchester-City-playing-039like-animals039-in-title-hunt.jpg]Manchester City veteran midfielder Fernandinho is entering the last phase of his career. The 22-year old [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rodri_(footballer,_born_1996)] will become Pep Guardiola [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pep-guardiola/]?s first signing of this summer as he looks to bolster his squad to challenge for the Champions League next season. Consequentially, the signing will break the club?s transfer record held by last summer?s arrival of Riyad Mahrez from Leicester.? Rodri joined Atletico Madrid last summer in a ?20m move from Villarreal, quickly becoming an integral part of Diego Simeone?s side. And his increased value only indicates his potential to become a world-class player in the coming years.? The midfielder has been likened to Barcelona?s Sergio Busquets [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergio_Busquets] and is touted to be the long-term replacement for the 30-year old in the Spanish national team. [http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/FC-Barcelona-v-Club-Atletico-de-Madrid-La-Liga-1560353371.jpg]Mikel Arteta has likened Manchester City transfer target Rodri to Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets. ?Rodri closely resembles what Busquets is?, Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta said recently. ?Few people read the game alone. Those who anticipate scenarios, who are mentally stable and who can be a coach in the field ? like Xabi Alonso or Xavi Hernandez.? German champions Bayern Munich have also shown great interest in Rodri but Manchester City are favourites to land him because of the player?s will to be coached by Pep Guardiola. An official announcement from the club could be delayed till June 30th as City are also transitioning from Nike to their new ?650-million sponsor Puma. 

Premier League champions Manchester City are set to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodri in a ?70m deal as their long-term successor for club veteran Fernandinho.?

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<strong>Josep 'Pep' Guardiola</strong> is a Spanish football manager and former professional player, who is the current coach of the English club Manchester City FC.
<h3><strong>Career and Achievements</strong></h3>
After kicking it off with FC Barcelona's academy at the age of 13, Guardiola made his senior debut in 1990. As a defensive midfielder, he had notable stints at Barcelona, Brescia, and AS Roma in Italy, Al Ahli SC in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico. In his international career, Guardiola played for the Spanish national team and a few friendlies for Catalonia. Although his playing career was nothing short of remarkable, Guardiola as a manager towers over it.

[caption id="attachment_2647506" align="aligncenter" width="5093"]<img class="wp-image-2647506 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-02-13T215934Z_1440101374_UP1EK2D1P38FV_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-CHAMPIONS-COP-MCI-REPORT.jpg" alt="Pep Guardiola Manchester City" width="5093" height="3606" /> Soccer Football - Champions League - Round of 16 - First Leg - FC Copenhagen v Manchester City - Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark - February 13, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs[/caption]

When he took on a managerial role, his first assignment was the Barcelona B team in 2007. A year later, he was promoted to manager of the senior team. In Barcelona's most glorious days, to lead them to records and titles including sextuple, Guardiola was at the helm. More importantly, under Guardiola, Barcelona became highly disciplined with more focus on ball possession. He also employed a disciplined and aggressive pressing style which clearly worked out well.

He often played a high defensive line with the fullbacks pushing high up their respective sides. During the 2011-12 season, Guardiola employed the 3-4-3 line-up, especially when facing two attackers. Following the same season, he took a year-long sabbatical.

In 2013, Guardiola returned to manage Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. He remained with the team until the 2015-16 season. With the Bavarians, he won 3 Bundesliga, DFB-Pokals, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

<img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-2635422300" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/guardiola2.jpg" />

After leaving Bayern in 2016, he signed with Manchester City in the Premier League and their sagacious tale still goes on, having won many trophies including 5 EPL titles, and a UCL so far.
<h3>Pep Guardiola's Net Worth in 2024</h3>
Pep Guardiola's current net worth is slated to be approximately <strong>$25 Million</strong>. The 53-year-old's fortunes come mainly from his salaries and bonuses from Manchester City as well as the brand endorsements and other sponsorship deals.
<div class="jsx-2913916279 es-category-flex">
<div class="jsx-3656389812 es-image-loader-aspect-ratio"><img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-3656389812" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-20T105534Z_1_LYNXMPEBBJ09P_RTROPTP_3_SOCCER-GERMANY-CUP.jpg" /></div>
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>53</td>
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<td><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td>Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td>Cristina Serra</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td>Manchester</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td>Spain</td>
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<td><strong>Clubs Managed</strong></td>
<td>Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City</td>
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Pep Guardiola

Josep &#8216;Pep&#8217; Guardiola is a Spanish football manager and former professional player, who is the current coach of the English club Manchester City FC. Career and Achievements After kicking it off with FC Barcelona&#8217;s academy at the age of 13, Guardiola made his senior debut in 1990. As a defensive midfielder, he had notable stints at Barcelona, Brescia, and AS Roma in Italy, Al Ahli SC in Qatar, and Dorados in Mexico. In his international career, Guardiola played for the Spanish national team and a few friendlies for Catalonia. Although his playing career was nothing short of remarkable, Guardiola as a manager towers over it. Soccer Football &#8211; Champions League &#8211; Round of 16 &#8211; First Leg &#8211; FC Copenhagen v Manchester City &#8211; Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark &#8211; February 13, 2024 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs When he took on a managerial role, his first assignment was the Barcelona B team in 2007. A year later, he was promoted to manager of the senior team. In Barcelona&#8217;s most glorious days, to lead them to records and titles including sextuple, Guardiola was at the helm. More importantly, under Guardiola, Barcelona became highly disciplined with more focus on ball possession. He also employed a disciplined and aggressive pressing style which clearly worked out well. He often played a high defensive line with the fullbacks pushing high up their respective sides. During the 2011-12 season, Guardiola employed the 3-4-3 line-up, especially when facing two attackers. Following the same season, he took a year-long sabbatical. In 2013, Guardiola returned to manage Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich. He remained with the team until the 2015-16 season. With the Bavarians, he won 3 Bundesliga, DFB-Pokals, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. After leaving Bayern in 2016, he signed with Manchester City in the Premier League and their sagacious tale still goes on, having won many trophies including 5 EPL titles, and a UCL so far. Pep Guardiola&#8217;s Net Worth in 2024 Pep Guardiola&#8217;s current net worth is slated to be approximately $25 Million. The 53-year-old&#8217;s fortunes come mainly from his salaries and bonuses from Manchester City as well as the brand endorsements and other sponsorship deals.    Age 53  Marital Status Married  Spouse Cristina Serra  Residence Manchester  Nationality Spain  Clubs Managed Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City