Rodri explică de ce a ales Barcelona în locul lui Real Madrid: „Nu a fost deloc o decizie ușoară”

Spanish midfielder Rodri, a key summer transfer for FC Barcelona, revealed he called Real Madrid's coach José Mourinho to thank him after rejecting Madrid's offer. Rodri emphasized that his decision was based on sporting criteria, aiming for growth and happiness at Barcelona, influenced by the team's talent and coach Hansi Flick. He acknowledged the difficulty of turning down Real Madrid, noting Mourinho's respectful approach during their conversation. Rodri, a World Cup winner with Spain, expressed gratitude to Manchester City for his past seven years and highlighted the supportive negotiation style of Barcelona's sporting director Deco, which made him feel welcomed and valued.