Mourinho says Rodri chose Barcelona over Madrid due to doubts
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:51 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
José Mourinho revealed that he had discussions with Rodri regarding a potential transfer to Real Madrid. However, he noticed 'doubts' in Rodri's decision-making, which ultimately led the midfielder to sign with Barcelona instead. The comments came on August 19, 2026, shedding light on the midfielder's choice following his standout performance at the 2026 World Cup.
- •José Mourinho spoke to Rodri about joining Real Madrid.
- •Rodri observed doubts about the move before signing with Barcelona.
- •The remarks were made on August 19, 2026.
- •Rodri was the best player at the 2026 World Cup.
- 9:51 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho reveals why Rodri joined Barcelona instead of Real Madrid
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho opens up on Real Madrid’s failed Rodri move – “He had doubts”
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho reveals he personally spoke to new Barcelona signing before Camp Nou move: ‘His doubts created doubts in me’
- 1:55 AMESPN Soccer — Mou: 'Doubts' made Rodri pick Barça over Madrid
"Earlier this month, Real Madrid fell short in a blockbuster move to sign Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri. Despite being favourites for much of the summer, Barcelona swooped in for the 30-ye...
"Jose Mourinho has lifted the lid on Real Madrid’s failed attempt to sign Rodri, revealing that he personally spoke with the Spanish midfielder before his eventual move to Barcelona.The 30-year-old h...
"José Mourinho revealed that he spoke to Rodri about joining Real Madrid, but seeing 'doubts' in the 2026 World Cup's best player led to the midfielder signing with Barcelona instead.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:51 AMJose Mourinho reveals why Rodri joined Barcelona instead of Real Madrid
The World Cup-winning captain completed a move from Manchester City this week
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 8:15 AMJose Mourinho opens up on Real Madrid’s failed Rodri move – “He had doubts”
Earlier this month, Real Madrid fell short in a blockbuster move to sign Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri. Despite being favourites for much of the summer, Barcelona swooped in for the 30-ye...
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 6:40 AMJose Mourinho reveals he personally spoke to new Barcelona signing before Camp Nou move: ‘His doubts created doubts in me’
Jose Mourinho has lifted the lid on Real Madrid’s failed attempt to sign Rodri, revealing that he personally spoke with the Spanish midfielder before his eventual move to Barcelona.The 30-year-old h...
- ESPN SoccerAug 19, 2026, 1:55 AMMou: 'Doubts' made Rodri pick Barça over Madrid
José Mourinho revealed that he spoke to Rodri about joining Real Madrid, but seeing 'doubts' in the 2026 World Cup's best player led to the midfielder signing with Barcelona instead.
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