Rodri says choosing Barcelona over Real Madrid was “not easy,” responding to claims attributed to Jose Mourinho that Real Madrid had changed its approach. The midfielder frames his decision as a direct rejection, saying he told Real Madrid “no” before joining the Spanish club.
The reports place the discussion in the context of Rodri’s move after years with Manchester City in the Premier League, where he is described as a standout performer. Yahoo Sports highlights the transfer as a major summer acquisition for Barcelona, while Soccer News focuses more specifically on the exchange of comments involving Mourinho and Rodri. Overall, both accounts treat Rodri’s statement as clarification of how Real Madrid pursued him, with Mourinho’s remarks contrasting with Rodri’s insistence that he actively declined the move.
