Mourinho fires Real Madrid shot at Barcelona saying he ‘didn’t need’ Rodri
Al Jazeera • • sports
Key Points:
- Jose Mourinho expressed confidence that Real Madrid will manage well without Rodri, despite the club making a strong offer to sign the Spain captain.
- Rodri officially transferred from Manchester City to Real Madrid's rival Barcelona on Tuesday, a move Mourinho acknowledged after speaking twice with the player.
- Mourinho noted that Rodri appeared uncertain about his future, and emphasized that Real Madrid requires players fully committed to the club's stature.
- Mourinho downplayed Rodri's importance to Madrid, highlighting the quality of existing players and recent signings like Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva.
- The Real Madrid manager stated the club does not plan further signings, indicating the transfer market is effectively closed for them at this time.
