Jose Mourinho is confident Real Madrid will be fine without Rodri despite admitting the club made “a very good offer” to try to sign the Spain captain. Rodri officially signed with Madrid’s rival Barcelona after a transfer from Manchester City on Tuesday. Mourinho, back with Madrid for a second stint, said he spoke twice with Rodri as Madrid considered adding the World Cup’s best player to its squad, but felt the midfielder didn’t seem certain about his future.
He’s an extraordinary player and was very correct with us. Mourinho, who was hired in June and took over in July at the start of the preseason, downplayed the importance of Rodri to Madrid. We have solutions, quality players,” Mourinho said, adding that he didn’t think Barcelona got the best of Madrid by signing the midfielder.
Mourinho said the club does not intend to make new signings. Madrid opens in La Liga on Saturday at Espanyol.
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