{
  "id": 2791183,
  "title": "Transfer: ‘It’s your loss’ – Courtois reacts as Rodri snubs Real Madrid for Barça",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/transfer-its-your-loss-courtois-reacts-as-rodri-snubs-real-madrid-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T12:31:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/transfer-its-your-loss-courtois-reacts-as-rodri-snubs-real-madrid-for-barca/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois expressed his disappointment to Barcelona midfielder Rodri for opting to join Barcelona over his current club. The 15-time UEFA Champions League winners were reportedly among the frontrunners to sign the talented player, who made the move from Manchester City for a record-breaking €76 million. Courtois told Diario AS, “Well, everyone decides what they want to do. If he chose another club, it’s his loss.” Despite the setback, Rodri’s signing could have provided the midfield balance Mourinho’s side has been lacking since the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric. Real Madrid’s midfield, however, remains formidable and is expected to contend with numerous challenges throughout the 2026-27 season.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois has told new Barcelona midfielder, Rodri, that the Spaniard has missed a major opportunity by opting to join the Catalans instead of Los Blancos. Nevertheless, the goalkeeper emphasised that each transfer target ultimately makes their own decision regarding which club they wish to represent. During a half-time interview in the […] Transfer: ‘It’s your…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}