Barcelona midfielder Rodri says Real Madrid tried to sign him this summer and that their pursuit made his decision to join Barcelona “difficult.” According to interviews reported by outlets, Rodri describes Real Madrid’s efforts as significant even though he ultimately leaves Manchester City and signs for Barcelona.
The sources frame the transfer against the backdrop of heavy speculation linking Rodri to Real Madrid while he also becomes a Barcelona signing. Rodri’s move follows a reported transfer fee of £65.4 million from Manchester City, after which he commits to Barcelona. While the accounts focus on Rodri’s personal assessment of Real Madrid’s interest, they align on the key point that Real Madrid actively pursued him during the same window and that he still chooses Barcelona.
Overall, the outlets differ mainly in wording and emphasis, but they converge that Rodri acknowledges pressure or complexity in choosing between the two clubs, with Real Madrid’s late-stage interest playing a central role in how he describes the decision-making process.
