José Mourinho is confident Real Madrid will be fine without Rodri despite admitting the club made "a very good offer" to try to sign the Spain captain. Rodri officially signed with Madrid rival Barcelona after a transfer from Manchester City on Tuesday. Mourinho, back with Madrid for a second stint, said he spoke twice with Rodri as Madrid considered adding the World Cup's best player to its squad, but felt the midfielder didn't seem certain about his future. "The club contacted him but he had some doubts," Mourinho said in an interview to TV show "El Chiringuito" late Tuesday. "What I think h...
Madrid's José Mourinho Dismisses Rodri's Move To Barcelona: 'I Don't Need Rodri'
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Aug 19, 2026 • 2 weeks ago
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