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Rodri Barcelona Spain · forward · 36yrs
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José Mourinho has confirmed Real Madrid approached Rodri and made him ‘a very good offer’, but said the player’s hesitation over the move led the club to drop their interest. Rodri was officially presented at Barcelona on the same day, completing a €75m move from Manchester City — a club he described as ‘always my first choice’. Mourinho, speaking to El Chiringuito, insisted Real Madrid would not miss the Spain captain.
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Update (Get Spanish Football News): Get Spanish Football News reports that Barcelona’s coaching staff are considering when to hand summer signing Rodri his debut. The report focuses on the midfielder’s integration into the La Liga champions’ plans.
Update (X - @FabrizioRomano): Fabrizio Romano reports that Rodri has said Barcelona was always where he wanted to be. The midfielder also highlighted the quality of the squad and the need to maintain the required level.