Real Madrid misses out on Rodri as Mourinho remains aligned with club

Real Madrid failed to secure Rodri from Manchester City, one of Jose Mourinho’s primary midfield targets. The Spanish midfielder is now in discussions to join Barcelona. Mourinho has accepted this outcome without conflict with the club's management and continues to collaborate closely with them. He sees potential in using Bernardo Silva as a central organizer in light of the missed signing. Real Madrid remains open to additional midfield acquisitions but is not urgently pursuing any specific player at this time.

• 7:40 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho fully aligned with Real Madrid despite missing out on priority midfield target – report