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Rodri called Mourinho before signing for Barcelona

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo15 September 2026 at 13:43

Midfielder Rodri, 30 years old, left Manchester City to transfer to Barcelona for 60 million euros. This transfer represents a significant change in the Spanish player's career.

Before signing for Barcelona, Rodri called José Mourinho, current coach of Real Madrid, to refuse an offer. The player explained that he chose to go to Barcelona instead of Real Madrid's proposal.

This decision by Rodri demonstrates the historical rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Spanish football. The fact that the player contacted Mourinho directly before making the decision shows the importance he attached to refusing the merengue offer.

Why this matters

This transfer directly affects Barcelona fans, who see a world-class midfielder arrive, and Manchester City fans, who lose a key piece from their eleven. The revelation of the contact with Mourinho also adds an element of rivalry between the three giants of Spain to this move.

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