Rodri: I have other options, but Barcelona is my first choice.

According to Diario Sport, the new signing said that Barcelona is on the rise and he values the team's future rather than just its current situation.

When asked if he had the "best midfield," he said, "I don't know. We obviously have a lot of excellent, very complete players, which gives the coach a lot of options. Our midfield is very complete."

When discussing the decision-making process, he said, "I don't remember the exact moment. It's normal; when an offer came in, my first thought was that my time at my parent club was over, and I had to find a way out. It was hard for me to accept this because it was the most special club I've ever been to. When faced with an offer, you have to analyze it carefully and study it thoroughly before making a decision. After discussing it with my family and those around me, we made what we believed to be the best choice. I keep the reasons to myself, but I've always said that my reasons are always from a competitive perspective, and that's certainly true."

Speaking about Bernal, he said: "I'm a 30-year-old player, and I come with experience. Some people here are limited by age and don't have these things yet, and I think that can help such a young dressing room. As for Mark, his growth trajectory has been outstanding, and his recovery from injury has been incredible. I hope to do everything I can to help him. It's important that he can continue to grow alongside me; it's better for young players to grow together with people who have different experiences."

Speaking about Julian, he said, "He is usually cautious about players who don't belong to the club. Julian is an excellent player who would be a great help to any club. I am happy with the current players and know that Deco and his team are working hard to improve the squad, which is their job."

Speaking about Busquets, he said, "He has always been a benchmark for me, and it's an honor to be compared to him. I think we have different characteristics, but also a lot in common. I've always admired him very much. He's a good friend, a good teammate, and my role model. Now that he's with Barcelona B, I'll see him more often."

When asked about comments from his teammates during the World Cup, he said, "No, really no. We were completely focused on that extremely important goal, which was to win the World Cup. The concept of a club didn't exist at that stage. Apart from the occasional joke, most of the topics came up later."

Speaking about his interactions with Flick, he said, "I've spoken with him, and he conveyed his passion to me. Working with a coach like him is very motivating. His philosophy is bold, which is exactly what I like at this stage. He can also help me improve to my best. He's very frank and will tell you directly what he wants. After experiencing these roles, experiences, and lessons, I also hope to bring these qualities to my teammates."

Speaking about his first meeting with his new teammates, he said, "I'm very happy. I just met them recently. I spent the last two months with a lot of people during the World Cup. It's a young locker room, everyone is full of expectations and wants to do great things. They gave me a very warm welcome, and I hope I can contribute a lot."

He said, "I'm ready to play. The surgery that people are talking about isn't serious at all; it was just an outpatient procedure. I'm already training with the team, and once the head coach thinks I'm ready and I've regained my rhythm, I'll be able to play. I hope that day comes as soon as possible."

He said, "First of all, I want to say that I am very happy to be here. Today is very special for me, for the people around me, and for my family. This is a very important chapter for me."

He said: "This decision was very difficult, especially leaving Manchester City. It was a club that gave me everything and made me very happy. I will always be grateful to them."

He said: "This is a great club. For me, it has always been a world-class benchmark because of its philosophy, its understanding of football, and the values it represents. As you said, I have other options, but Barça is my first choice. I have also told President Laporta and everyone else about this."