Mourinho Reveals Why Real Madrid Missed Out on Rodri
Jose Mourinho says Rodri's doubts helped derail Real Madrid's move for him before the midfielder chose Barcelona in a reported 60 million deal.
Real Madrid had been a frontrunner to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri from Manchester City, but the deal ultimately fell through as the player opted for Barcelona instead. Mourinho, the club's head coach, revealed that he had personally spoken with Rodri on multiple occasions about a potential move to Madrid. The Spanish team had made an attractive offer to Rodri, and negotiations with Manchester City were progressing well.
However, Rodri's uncertainty about the move proved to be the decisive factor in the club's decision. Mourinho believed that a club of Madrid's stature should not pursue a player who is hesitant to join. Despite Rodri's exceptional talent, Mourinho argued that such a player should not be a source of doubt for a team of Madrid's caliber.
The move to Barcelona reportedly brought the midfielder a contract worth around €60 million ($70 million), with an additional €15 million in performance-related add-ons.
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