General · 19 August 2026

Rodri joined Barcelona over Real Madrid due to his own doubts

José Mourinho, presented as Real Madrid's coach on Tuesday, revealed he spoke to Rodri about joining the club. Mourinho claimed the World Cup winner had doubts, which then made the coach question the potential signing. Barcelona confirmed Rodri's signing from Manchester City on Tuesday, after he was previously expected to join Madrid.

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