Pep Guardiola says Nico’s willingness to listen, learn and work hard will help him continually become a better player.
The 23-year-old has impressed this season, winning his first Etihad Player of the Month nomination for his performances in October.
And his boss revealed his hunger to watch, improve and heed advice will ensure he becomes the best player he can be,
“He’ll be better,” said Pep.
“When you’re coachable, and he listens to his mates like Rodri, you will be a better player.
“Until the last day, you can improve, if you demand it, and Nico is a perfect example [of this].
“Others are ‘yes but you can’t tell me’, those players I speak with less.
“Nico wants to learn and do that which is why it’s nice to live with this type of player, we need to be better, [and to do this] you have to be open.
“If you’re close minded, you don’t want anything - but he’s the opposite.”