Manchester City midfielder Rodri has no doubts about the standing of teammate Erling Haaland.

Rodri says the Norway striker has one key quality he shares with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

"He understood that he came to another team, and that he would not be involved (in the game) that much. That he would have to wait for his chances," Rodri told AS.

"These are things you adapt to. Now he is much more positive. He says: 'Rodri, control the match. Don't think about me.' It is to understand the team. He has improved a lot.

"We must not forget that he is only 23 years old.

"He has a hunger to improve, always ready. In that way he reminds me of Cristiano (Ronaldo) and (Lionel) Messi."