Rodri’s hesitation made Real Madrid doubt the transfer – Mourinho
By Kwame Bediako Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has revealed that Spain midfielder Rodri hesitated over a switch to the Santiago Bernabéu, and that those doubts ultimately led Madrid to walk away. Speaking on Spanish show El Chiringuito, Mourinho said: “I spoke with [Rodri] a couple of times. The club made him an important […]
Real Madrid's interest in Spanish midfielder Rodri was initially strong, but doubts from the player ultimately led to the club dropping their pursuit. In an interview on Spanish show El Chiringuito, Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho revealed that Rodri had expressed hesitation about moving to Santiago Bernabéu. Despite being rated as an "extraordinary player" by Mourinho, the coach felt that Real Madrid, being "so big", couldn't accommodate players who are hesitant.
Rodri, 30, had just completed a high-profile £65 million move to Barcelona on a four-year deal, with the Spanish champions paying around €60 million upfront plus add-ons. The move saw Rodri, who helped Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was named the tournament's best player, join a club that he described as a "dream" destination, marking the end of one of the summer's longest transfer sagas.
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