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Real Madrid misses out on Rodri as Barcelona pursues midfielder

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 9:00 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Real Madrid misses out on Rodri as Barcelona pursues midfielder

Summary

Real Madrid's attempts to sign Manchester City midfielder Rodri have come to an end, as he has opted for a move to Barcelona. Despite initial interest, doubts regarding Rodri's fit within the team's style of play led to a lack of commitment from the Madrid side. Personal contact was made by club officials, but coach Jose Mourinho did not intervene directly, which likely influenced Rodri's decision. Meanwhile, Madrid is now exploring other midfield options to bolster their squad.

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Key Details

•Rodri was pursued by Real Madrid throughout the summer.
•Barcelona has secured Rodri's commitment for the upcoming season.
•Real Madrid expressed doubts about Rodri's playing style.
•Jose Mourinho did not personally reach out to Rodri during negotiations.
•Madrid is now seeking alternative midfield reinforcements.

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9:00 AMYahoo Sports — New details emerge on Real Madrid’s pursuit of Rodri and why the transfer failed

What they're saying

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It has been a while since Real Madrid closed the Rodri file once and for all after being linked with the Manchester City midfielder for much of the summer.Around 10 days ago, it emerged that Barcelona...
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