Real Madrid never considered Barcelona-bound midfielder ‘essential’, not losing sleep on the rejection

Real Madrid never considered Barcelona-bound midfielder Rodri to be an essential signing, as confirmed by MARCA. This revelation comes despite various reports in recent weeks suggesting otherwise. The Spanish outlet states that Rodri never gave Real Madrid his "ok" regarding a potential transfer, and the club never officially presented their offer to the player or his entourage. Real Madrid estimated a fee of €60 million for Rodri, but the player never provided his consent for the move to Madrid.

The club's interest in Rodri was never deemed crucial for the summer transfer window, with Jose Mourinho and his staff viewing him as an "icing on the cake" rather than a necessity. The relationship between Real Madrid and Rodri's representatives remained cordial throughout the process, and the club accepted the rejection gracefully.

If Rodri had joined the club, Real Madrid would have aimed to offload other midfielders, such as Eduardo Camavinga or Aurelien Tchouameni. However, with their squad now considered 95% complete, Real Madrid sees no need to make any further signings this summer, unless an unexpected departure occurs. The current squad is deemed talented enough by Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho, and they remain unaffected by Rodri's rejection.