Rodri, the Spanish international midfielder, transferred from Manchester City to Barcelona during the summer. The 28-year-old player became one of the Catalan club's most significant signings in the current transfer window.
According to the report, Rodri contacted José Mourinho when he made the decision to join Barcelona. The player reportedly consulted the former manager during the process of choosing his future club.
The transfer represents a significant change in Rodri's career, as he spent seven seasons at Manchester City, where he became one of the best midfielders in the world and won several titles.
The news headline suggests that saying no to Real Madrid was not an easy decision for the Spanish player, indicating that there must have been interest from the Madrid club before Rodri chose Barcelona.
