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Real Madrid misses out on Rodri as he joins Barcelona

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:50 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Real Madrid misses out on Rodri as he joins Barcelona

Summary

Real Madrid reportedly failed to finalize a deal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, who has now signed with Barcelona this summer. Despite an initial agreement with Madrid, their attempt to renegotiate financial terms led to Rodri reconsidering his options. Barcelona capitalized on the situation, with club officials making a strong pitch to Rodri, highlighting their ambitions and proximity to a potential Champions League run. Real Madrid is said to be feeling the consequences of not securing Rodri as they struggle with midfield stability this season.

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•Rodri reached an agreement with Real Madrid before Barcelona's interest.
•Real Madrid's renegotiation attempts unsettled Rodri's representatives.
•Barcelona acted quickly to secure Rodri after Madrid's indecision.
•Rodri received reassurances about his role from Barcelona's leadership.
•Real Madrid is facing challenges in midfield this season.

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8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Report: How Real Madrid fumbled the deal to sign Barcelona star Rodri this summer

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Despite signing several new players, Real Madrid’s summer transfer window looked incomplete after having missed out on Rodri.The Spanish giants were close to acquiring the services of the Manchester...
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