Fernandinho has pledged to help Rodri thrive at Manchester City.
The 22-year-old was signed this summer as along-term replacement for the ageing Fernandinho.
"We are going to work closely, and I will be there for him to talk and advise him with whatever he needs, but of course he's already a quality player who I like very much," Fernandinho said, according to the club's official website.
"He has done really well in pre-season and in the first few games he's played in the Premier League.
"He's tall, technically very good and he's going to help us a lot this season and for the future."
