Jan Vertonghen has made a prediction about one Manchester City player after Spain beat England 2-1 in the Euro 2024 final.
Luis de La Fuente’s side were crowned the European Championship winners after a pulsating final.
Nico Williams opened the scoring after converting a lovely Lamine Yamal pass from close quarters.
However, Cole Palmer came off the bench to score a fantastic equaliser from outside the box.
In the 86th minute, super-sub Mikel Oyarzabal dispatched a late winner to help Spain win the tournament for the first time since 2012.
Rodri, however, had to witness proceedings from the sidelines after going off injured at half-time.
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Jan Vertonghen makes interesting Rodri prediction
The £62.5 million man was replaced at half-time for Martin Zubimendi.
At the time, it seemed like Spain had suffered a massive blow.
But the Real Sociedad midfielder deputised for the Manchester City maestro with aplomb.
As Spain defeated England to become the champions of Euro 2024, Vertonghen predicted that Rodri is set to win the Ballon d’Or.
The Belgian wrote on X: “Rodri Ballon d’Or confirmed.”
Rodri seems destined for Ballon d’Or after Spain beat England in Euro 2024 final
It is hard to disagree with Vertonghen about Rodri.
The 28-year-old has had an incredible tournament and he has ended up on the winning team.
Rodri came into the tournament off the back of being one of Europe’s most in-form players.
In a Spanish shirt, the Madrid-born technician was a joy to watch and while his outing in the final was interrupted, throughout the competition, he was one of, if not his nation’s best player.
Having won the Player of the Tournament award as well, Rodri seems destined to win the Ballon d’Or.
The newly-crowned European champion is well and truly a special player deserving of such accolades.
