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Players consider many factors when deciding which club to join, including playing time, salary, the club's ambition, the manager's style, and personal preferences like location or family. Rodri's reported 'doubts' about joining Real Madrid, despite their prestige, suggest that personal comfort and fit can outweigh other considerations, leading him to Barcelona instead.
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