Real Madrid unaffected by Rodri's decision to join Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Real Madrid has expressed no distress over midfielder Rodri's decision to sign with Barcelona during the ongoing summer transfer window. The club had engaged with Rodri in April, gauging interest for a potential transfer, but he never signaled enthusiasm for joining. MARCA reports that Rodri was not seen as an essential addition, with Real Madrid believing their squad is nearly complete and considering Bernardo Silva a more suitable target for their midfield needs. The club will only seek new signings if there is an unexpected departure from their current roster.
- •Real Madrid engaged with Rodri but received no commitment.
- •Rodri's move to Barcelona is confirmed.
- •The club views its squad as 95% complete following recent signings.
- •Bernardo Silva is seen as a primary midfield target.
- •No further signings expected unless an unexpected departure occurs.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid never considered Barcelona-bound midfielder ‘essential’, not losing sleep on the rejection
"The ongoing summer transfer window has seen Barcelona and Real Madrid directly battle it out for several players, for both clubs were interested in the likes of Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, Bernar...
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