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Mourinho confident without Rodri as he joins Barcelona from Manchester City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:45 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Mourinho confident without Rodri as he joins Barcelona from Manchester City

Summary

José Mourinho has expressed confidence in Real Madrid's squad despite failing to sign Rodri, who transferred to Barcelona from Manchester City. Mourinho acknowledged the club made a strong offer for the Spain captain but noted Rodri seemed uncertain about joining Madrid. He emphasized the importance of having players fully committed to the club. Mourinho stated that Madrid would not be pursuing further signings at this time, having already added several players during the summer. Madrid is set to open their La Liga campaign against Espanyol on Saturday.

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Key Details

•Rodri officially signed with Barcelona after a transfer from Manchester City.
•Mourinho considers squad solutions sufficient without Rodri.
•Madrid made a strong offer for Rodri but he had doubts.
•The club added several players, including Cucurella and Dumfries, this summer.
•Madrid opens the La Liga season against Espanyol on Saturday.

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11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Madrid's Mourinho shrugs off Rodri miss after his move to Barcelona: 'I don't need Rodri'

What they're saying

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José Mourinho is confident Real Madrid will be fine without Rodri despite admitting the club made “a very good offer” to try to sign the Spain captain. Mourinho, back with Madrid for a second stint, said he spoke twice with Rodri as Madrid considered adding the World Cup's best player to its squad, but felt the midfielder didn't seem certain about his future.
— Yahoo Sportsby TALES AZZONI

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