Real Madrid will not pursue Rodri after Barcelona move
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Real Madrid has decided not to target any additional midfielders after Manchester City’s Rodri opted for a move to Barcelona. Negotiations had suggested a possible deal, but Rodri's preference has led to an acceptance that he will not join the Spanish champions. Manager Jose Mourinho is satisfied with existing midfield options and will rely on players like Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva. Reports indicate Madrid had made a strong offer, but Rodri's decision has prompted no hard feelings from the club.
- •Rodri chooses Barcelona over Real Madrid.
- •Mourinho content with current midfield options.
- •No plans for Madrid to seek other midfielders.
- •Real Madrid’s offer was strong but not accepted.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Rodri’s agent confirms message to Real Madrid
- 9:45 AMYahoo Sports — Report – How Rodri’s move to Barcelona took shape during the World Cup
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid will not pursue another midfielder after priority target chooses Barcelona – report
- 1:25 AMManaging Madrid — Rodri chooses Barcelona over Real Madrid as Manchester City exit takes shape — report - Managing Madrid
"The agent of Manchester City star Rodri has confirmed that his client directly informed La Liga giants Real Madrid of his decision to opt for a move to Barcelona.This of course comes fresh off a stunn...
"As has become clear over the past 24 hours, Manchester City superstar Rodri will not be joining Real Madrid.What had appeared to be a deal moving in the right direction since the end of the World Cup ...
"On Thursday, Manchester City and Spain midfield superstar Rodri made th decision to reject Real Madrid in favour of FC Barcelona.The Manchester City midfielder’s decision to turn down Florentino Per...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:20 PMRodri’s agent confirms message to Real Madrid
The agent of Manchester City star Rodri has confirmed that his client directly informed La Liga giants Real Madrid of his decision to opt for a move to Barcelona.This of course comes fresh off a stunn...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 9:45 AMReport – How Rodri’s move to Barcelona took shape during the World Cup
On Thursday, Manchester City and Spain midfield superstar Rodri made th decision to reject Real Madrid in favour of FC Barcelona.The Manchester City midfielder’s decision to turn down Florentino Per...
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 8:50 AMReal Madrid will not pursue another midfielder after priority target chooses Barcelona – report
As has become clear over the past 24 hours, Manchester City superstar Rodri will not be joining Real Madrid.What had appeared to be a deal moving in the right direction since the end of the World Cup ...
- Managing MadridAug 7, 2026, 1:25 AMRodri chooses Barcelona over Real Madrid as Manchester City exit takes shape — report - Managing Madrid
The Spanish midfielder has informed the club that his preference is Barcelona
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