# Mourinho: Real Madrid rejected Rodri after he hesitated over move

Jose Mourinho says Real Madrid chose not to sign Rodri after the player hesitated over the move. His comments reveal how a delayed decision from Rodri cost him the transfer. Rodri later joined Manchester City, where he won the Ballon d'Or and the Champions League.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/aug/19/jose-mourinho-real-madrid-rodri-barcelona-transfer-offer) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:42:13 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/25/mourinho-happy-with-complete-real-madrid-squad-despite-rodri-miss?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:42:14 +0000