In Spain, the signing of Rodri (30 years old) at FC Barcelona is welcomed by all observers. The best player of the last World Cup wanted to return home after seven years at Manchester City and his wish was granted. However, when the midfielder expressed his desire to return to the fold, he seemed especially committed to Real Madrid. Born in Madrid, Rodri did not hide his desire to wear the merengue tunic, except that Casa Blanca did not display great enthusiasm when it came time to take action. Some media also assure that Florentino Pérez’s club did not even put €40 million on the table. Result: Barça took advantage of this and offered the player in exchange for €60 million (excluding bonus).
“Victory is played out on the pitch, it’s titles”
Presented to the media yesterday, the main person concerned was logically questioned about his choice. “I had other options, but Barça was the first, and I made that known to Laporta. The first thing was to understand that my stage in my club (Manchester City, Editor’s note) was over, and I had to find a way out. It took me a while to assimilate it. It’s the most special club I’ve ever been to. I studied and analyzed the options, there were very big clubs interested. With my family and loved ones, we made what we think is the best decision. My decisions are always linked to a sporting issue”.
Since then, José Mourinho has come out of silence on the show El Chiringuito to reestablish its truths. Used to dropping punchlines, the Portuguese responded to those who consider that Barça has achieved a great victory over Madrid in this matter. “Victures are played out on the pitch, they are titles. That’s where the victories are. » Then, at a time when Hansi Flick will therefore have the possibility of fielding a midfielder composed of Pedri, Dani Olmo and Rodri, Mourinho believes that his team does not need the ex-Valencian.
“I don’t miss Rodri”
“No, I don’t miss Rodri. We have solutions, we have quality, we have players that we observe and perhaps analyze in terms of what they have accomplished, but I like to think that I have the ability to help players progress. That a player who is like this today can become a different player tomorrow. Yes, I spoke to him twice and Real Madrid made him a very good offer. I think we have a great relationship with Manchester City. Without negotiating with Manchester City, the club contacted Rodrigo and made him an important offer.he indicated, before concluding.
“Rodrigo had hesitations, he hesitated… and Rodrigo’s hesitations made me doubt in turn. He is an extraordinary player and he was very good with us, I have nothing negative to say about him. But Real Madrid are of such stature that they cannot afford to have players who think twice. You contact him and the player asks you: “When should I come?” “. That’s a bit like the principle. Rodrigo behaved very well with us, I wish him good luck. Not much luck, obviously. But I wish him good luck. »
