Transfer: Mourinho reveals why Rodri snubbed Real Madrid for Barcelona
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has claimed that Rodri had doubts about joining the LaLiga giants this summer. Rodri eventually signed for Madrid’s eternal rivals, Barcelona, after deciding to leave Manchester City. The Spain midfielder had been linked with Los Blancos, and Mourinho admits he even spoke with the player. In an interview with Spanish […] Transfer: Mourinho reveals why Rodri…
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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