Pep Guardiola couldn't hide his admiration for Declan Rice, admitting that Manchester City had their sights set on him as a backup for Rodri. However, Guardiola revealed that Arsenal simply wanted Rice more and were willing to meet the asking price, which was beyond City's reach.
The Man City boss jokingly pointed out the double standards when it comes to evaluating big spending, with his own club often being criticized for splashing the cash, while others are hailed as shrewd investors. Guardiola graciously acknowledged that Arsenal made a smart move to secure the talented holding midfielder and wished Rice well at his new club.
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