Midfielder Rodri, 30 years old, left Manchester City to transfer to Barcelona for 60 million euros. This transfer represents a significant change in the Spanish player's career.
Before signing for Barcelona, Rodri called José Mourinho, current coach of Real Madrid, to refuse an offer. The player explained that he chose to go to Barcelona instead of Real Madrid's proposal.
This decision by Rodri demonstrates the historical rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Spanish football. The fact that the player contacted Mourinho directly before making the decision shows the importance he attached to refusing the merengue offer.
