Madrid's Mourinho Shrugs Off Rodri Miss After His Move to Barcelona: 'I Don't Need Rodri'
José Mourinho said Rodri’s doubts over a Madrid move made him question the signing and helped open the door to Barcelona.
- On Tuesday, Real Madrid presented José Mourinho as head coach after he signed a three-year contract to return to the club. He replaces fired coaches amid the team's trophy drought.
- The club appointed Mourinho after failing to win major trophies for multiple consecutive seasons. Former coaches Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa were fired amid dressing room tensions during this instability.
- Barcelona confirmed signing Rodri on Tuesday, beating Madrid to the midfielder. Mourinho revealed he spoke with Rodri, who expressed "doubts" about joining, which gave the coach pause.
- Mourinho denied seeking further arrivals, stating "if you ask me if the squad is closed, yes." Madrid have signed six new players this summer, including Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konaté.
- Ahead of their season opener against Espanyol on Saturday, Mourinho praised the dressing room's "will to win," describing Kylian Mbappé as "incredible" with a level "out of this world.
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The Portuguese told his version of a story with no happy ending and passed him the bill behind the wheel: "If he calls Madrid you can't think twice".
The Portuguese coach explained that Rodri had doubts at the time of making a decision. Mourinho does not want players like this
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Real Madrid have ended their pursuit of Rodri after Jose Mourinho said the midfielder’s doubts created doubts for him. The Real Madrid manager revealed that he spoke with Rodri several times during the summer and that the club made a “very good” and “important” offer without formally negotiating with Manchester City.Mourinho said the relationship between […] The post Real Madrid Cannot Afford Players Who Hesitate – Mourinho on Why Rodri Move Fel…
'I don't need Rodri': José Mourinho after Real Madrid lose transfer battle to Barcelona
José Mourinho says Real Madrid can manage without Rodri after the midfielder chooses Barcelona despite Madrid making “a very good offer.” Mourinho says Rodri’s uncertainty made him reconsider the move. “I don't need Rodri. We have solutions, quality players,” he says, insisting Madrid have enough strength. Mourinho also says the club’s transfer business is effectively finished.
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