Dani Carvajal tries to convince Rodri to join Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Former Real Madrid player Dani Carvajal confirmed he attempted to persuade midfielder Rodri to join the club over the summer while Rodri considered his future at Manchester City. Carvajal made his comments during an appearance on El Larguero, revealing that he spoke with Rodri and answered his questions about a potential transfer. Ultimately, Rodri decided to sign with Barcelona, citing personal preference as a key factor in his decision. The transfer tug-of-war highlighted the intense rivalry between Spain's top clubs for top talent.
- •Dani Carvajal attempted to recruit Rodri this summer.
- •Rodri was sought by both Real Madrid and Barcelona.
- •Rodri chose to join Barcelona after leaving Manchester City.
- •Carvajal discussed Rodri's transfer on El Larguero.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Real Madrid star admits he tried to convince Barcelona star to join the club over the summer
"Former Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal has revealed that he did his best to convince fellow countryman Rodri to take his talents to the Santiago Bernabéu.Midfielder Rodri was of course at the centre o...
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