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Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has revealed that Rodri had reservations about joining the Spanish giants before eventually moving to Barcelona.
The Spain international left Manchester City and was linked with a move to Real Madrid before completing his transfer to the club’s long-standing rivals.
Mourinho disclosed that he personally spoke with Rodri during the transfer discussions and was aware of the midfielder’s doubts about joining Madrid.
Speaking during an interview with Spanish television programme El Chiringuito, Mourinho stressed that players should be eager to seize the opportunity to represent Real Madrid.
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The Portuguese manager suggested that hesitation over joining the Santiago Bernabéu club could ultimately influence a player’s decision when considering a move to the Spanish giants.
“I spoke with [Rodri] a couple of times.
“Real Madrid made him a very good offer. But Rodri had doubts; he doubted, and I think what happened is that the doubts Rodri had gave me doubts.
“He’s an extraordinary player. But I think Real Madrid are so big that we can’t have players who think twice,” Mourinho said.
