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Mourinho reveals Real Madrid's failed Rodri bid after player's hesitation
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Mourinho reveals Real Madrid's failed Rodri bid after player's hesitation

From Times of Oman · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho confirmed the club made a significant offer for midfielder Rodri, but the player hesitated, leading to the failed transfer.
  • Rodri subsequently signed with Real Madrid's rivals Barcelona until 2030, after six seasons with Manchester City.
  • Mourinho stated he does not regret missing out on Rodri, asserting that Real Madrid's squad is complete and no further signings are planned.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has shed light on the club's unsuccessful pursuit of midfielder Rodri, revealing that a substantial offer was made but ultimately fell through due to the player's indecision.

I spoke to him a couple of times and Real Madrid made him a very good offer.

— Jose MourinhoSpeaking about Real Madrid's pursuit of Rodri.

Mourinho told El Chiringuito that while Real Madrid made contact and presented a "major offer" to Rodri without negotiating with Manchester City, the player's own doubts caused the club to reconsider. "Rodri had doubts, he hesitated and Rodri's doubts created doubts for me," Mourinho explained.

I think there is a very good relationship with City. Without negotiating with City, the club made contact with Rodri, they made him a major offer. Rodri had doubts, he hesitated and Rodri's doubts created doubts for me.

— Jose MourinhoExplaining the reasons for the failed transfer.

Despite the failed bid for the player, who has since signed with Barcelona until 2030, Mourinho expressed no regret. He emphasized that Real Madrid does not "lack Rodri" and that the current squad is strong and complete. "I am not saying there won't be any more signings because the market is open, but if you ask me directly if it is closed for me... yes. It is closed. I really like the squad," he stated.

Nothing negative to say, but Real Madrid is of a dimension that cannot have players who second-guess themselves, you make contact and the player asks you: When do I have to go? That is somewhat the concept, but he was very respectful of us. I wish him well... not too well, obviously... but I wish him well.

— Jose MourinhoCommenting on Rodri's respectful but hesitant approach.

Rodri's move to Barcelona follows a period marked by injuries, including back surgery and an ACL tear. During his six years at Manchester City, he was instrumental in their success, helping them win four Premier League titles, two FA Cups, and the Champions League in 2023, where he scored the decisive goal. He was also recognized as the FIFA World Cup 'Player of the Tournament' and a former Ballon d'Or contender.

I am not lacking Rodri.

— Jose MourinhoStating that Real Madrid does not need Rodri.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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