Courtois responds to Rodri's move from Real Madrid to Barcelona
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois commented on midfielder Rodri's decision to join Barcelona instead of the Bernabeu. Courtois expressed respect for Rodri's choice but stated it was unfortunate for him. Madrid were reportedly close to signing Rodri before complications arose, allowing Barcelona to finalize the transfer. With the summer transfer window nearing its end, Real Madrid is looking for midfield reinforcements but faces challenges in securing targets. Options like Martin Zubimendi and Adam Wharton are now unlikely, leaving Kees Smit as a potential candidate.
- •Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer.
- •Courtois called the decision unfortunate for Rodri.
- •Real Madrid faces a tight transfer deadline.
- •Madrid targets Zubimendi and Wharton are unavailable.
- •Kees Smit may be a last-minute target for Madrid.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid takes swipe at Barcelona midfielder for Camp Nou move – ‘It’s his loss’
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid custodian reacts to top midfield target joining Barcelona – “It’s his loss”
"It has been a while since the Rodri saga between Barcelona and Real Madrid ended once and for all.Los Blancos looked favourites to sign him from the start of the summer, but the Catalan club leapfrogg...
"In the matter of weeks, Rodri once again became a villain at Real Madrid by opting to reject a move to Bernabeu to join rival Barcelona.Rodri was already a controversial figure in Madrid after the 202...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 8:20 AMReal Madrid takes swipe at Barcelona midfielder for Camp Nou move – ‘It’s his loss’
It has been a while since the Rodri saga between Barcelona and Real Madrid ended once and for all.Los Blancos looked favourites to sign him from the start of the summer, but the Catalan club leapfrogg...
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 6:45 AMReal Madrid custodian reacts to top midfield target joining Barcelona – “It’s his loss”
In the matter of weeks, Rodri once again became a villain at Real Madrid by opting to reject a move to Bernabeu to join rival Barcelona.Rodri was already a controversial figure in Madrid after the 202...
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