Mourinho confident without Rodri as he joins Barcelona from Manchester City
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 7:30 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — After Rodri picks Barcelona, Mourinho declares: “Real Madrid don’t need players who hesitate”
- 11:45 AMYahoo Sports — Madrid's Mourinho shrugs off Rodri miss after his move to Barcelona: 'I don't need Rodri'
"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.
"Jose Mourinho is adamant that Real Madrid do not need Rodri and said the club do not want players who 'hesitate' about joining.Real Madrid appeared frontrunners to sign Rodri from Manchester City earl...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:30 AMAfter Rodri picks Barcelona, Mourinho declares: “Real Madrid don’t need players who hesitate”
Jose Mourinho is adamant that Real Madrid do not need Rodri and said the club do not want players who 'hesitate' about joining.Real Madrid appeared frontrunners to sign Rodri from Manchester City earl...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 11:45 AMMadrid's Mourinho shrugs off Rodri miss after his move to Barcelona: 'I don't need Rodri'
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.
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