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Real Madrid made offer to Rodri before his transfer to Barcelona

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:42 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Real Madrid made offer to Rodri before his transfer to Barcelona

Summary

Jose Mourinho confirmed that Real Madrid made a significant offer to Rodri during the summer transfer window. Despite the initial interest, Rodri chose to join Barcelona, stating it was his first choice. Mourinho acknowledged Rodri's professionalism and their attempts to secure the midfielder without negotiating with Manchester City. Rodri was officially presented as a Barcelona player on August 18, 2026, and expressed his appreciation for Hansi Flick's style of play influencing his decision.

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By the Numbers

•Jose Mourinho revealed Real Madrid's offer to Rodri.
•Rodri expressed doubts, leading to his decision against joining Madrid.
•Rodri was unveiled as a Barcelona player on August 18, 2026.
•He cited Hansi Flick's influence as a factor in his choice.
•Mourinho commented on the professionalism of Rodri during negotiations.

Latest Updates

1:42 PMThe Guardian Sport — ‘He doubted’: Mourinho says Real Madrid didn’t want Rodri after hesitation over move
11:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Rodri had doubts’ – Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid made ‘very good offer’ to Man City star before Barcelona transfer
11:00 AMBarca Blaugranes — ‘Rodri had doubts’ - Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid made ‘very good offer’ to Man City star before Barcelona transfer - Barca Blaugranes

What they're saying

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Mourinho: Madrid made midfielder ‘a very good offer’ Spain captain chose to join Barcelona instead for £65.4m José Mourinho has confirmed Real Madrid made Rodri an offer and that he spoke to him about joining the club, but claimed the player’s doubts about the transfer made him unsure about signing Spain’s World Cup-winning captain. On the same day Rodri was presented at Barcelona following the completion of a €75m (£65.4m) move from Manchester City that the midfielder said was “always my first choice”, Mourinho insisted he would not miss the him at the Santiago Bernabéu. “I spoke to him a couple of times and Real Madrid made him a very good offer,” Mourinho said in an interview with El Chiringuito. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Sid Lowe in Madrid