"You always have to pay attention" - Rodri on call from 'best club in history' Real Madrid

Almost four weeks ago, the football world was watching at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. Rodri, nominated for the Ballon d'Or along with Vinicius and Bellingham, won the highest individual award, a distinction that credited him as the best player on the planet.
For much of Spain it was a surprise, since the top favorite was, a priori, Vinicius. However, the City player spoke about that matter in 'El Larguero': "I was surprised by the certainty in Spain that I would not win it. I know my country and we are more about clubs than the national team. We are more attracted to our jersey, but that's not normal. That doesn't happen in England or Brazil. There are 100 countries that are voting and they have a criterion. I have the feeling that in other continents I was the favourite and in Spain I wasn't”.
On the other hand, Manu Carreño asked Rodri about Madrid contacting him: “If Real Madrid call me? Obviously, when Real Madrid, the best club in HISTORY and the most successful, calls you, it is an honour. You always have to pay attention”.
“The Ballon d'Or snub? I don't know if they will go to more galas or not, it's up to them because it's a situation they take for their own reasons, there's no need to think about it. They didn't call me to congratulate me,” said the midfielder about the absence of the Spanish team at the ceremony.
Among the topics of the day was the renewal of Guardiola, who extended his contract with City until 2027. Rodri was very happy with the news. “It's a joy that he has decided to continue. He has been the most influential coach of my career. It's a joy for the club and for all the Cityzens. When I signed there I was told that he was going to stay for one or two years and then he would leave,” he said.
Finally, the midfielder, who will be honored by his club on Saturday ahead of the match against Tottenham, confessed when he plans to return to the field. “There is the information that the surgeon gives you, who wants everything to go well and extends up to 10 months or thereabouts. I'm trying to set a date. For a mental issue, I want to finish this season. Every season gets longer and longer and I think I'll get there. I don't know how long I'll be able to participate, but with the Nations League and the Club World Cup at the end, June-July, I think so,” he concluded.