Manchester — Manchester City’s success has been built on big spending on players plus manager Pep Guardiola’s heralded tactical genius.

City are not the only club to spend large amounts in the transfer market but they may well be the most astute. The latest example is holding midfielder Rodrigo, signed for €70m from Atletico Madrid and already looking like a key component in the side...

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