Rodri insists Pep Guardiola didn't significantly influence his decision to join Manchester City.
Guardiola hand-picked the 22-year-old as the heir to ageing defensive midfielder Fernandinho.
But the Spain international says he joined City to further his career, not necessarily to play under Guardiola.
"I didn't sign here because Pep is here," he says.
"I come here because I think for my career it is the best team and where I think I'm going to win. Pep being here helps me to make the decision, but it wasn't a big part of the decision."