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Real Madrid manager Mourinho furious as top midfield target agrees move to Barcelona
Real Madrid manager Mourinho furious as top midfield target agrees move to Barcelona
Real Madrid may have announced Yan Diomande today, but the club still have their work cut out in the transfer market.
One of the priorities was to sign a new defensive midfielder, as the midfield has clearly struggled without the presence of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.
Rodri, to that end, had emerged as the ideal target for Los Blancos and the player was even reportedly ready to switch to Real Madrid.
However, recent reports indicate Rodri is now keen on joining Barcelona instead and has already agreed to join the Catalans this summer.
Jose Mourinho left furious
Mourinho is unhappy with the way Real Madrid handled the Rodri saga. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images)
This entire ordeal has left Jose Mourinho furious, knowing that he might possibly miss out on signing Rodri this summer, reports Sergi Valentin .
The journalist points out that Mourinho is frustrated over Real Madrid have handled the situation, especially given that the deal was almost done.
Rodri was ready to join Real Madrid and wasn’t willing to entertain a move elsewhere. That was when Juni Calafat convinced Florentino Perez he can lower the fee for the midfielder.
But that backfired as Deco and Hansi Flick spoke to Rodri, who is now entertaining the idea of moving to Camp Nou.
Do Real Madrid still have a chance?
Rodri can still join Real Madrid this summer. (Photo by Annabel Lee-Ellis/Getty Images)
It is certain that Real Madrid have wasted the opportunity to seal the deal, there may still be a slim outside chance that the situation could be turned around.
Barcelona are keen on signing the Manchester City midfielder but acquiring his services could be complicated given the club’s financial situation.
Not to mention, the Catalans must prioritise signing Julian Alvarez before anyone else, as they are still yet to sign a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
Keeping that in mind, Real Madrid have may have a slight opportunity to get back in the race to sign Rodri. But they will have to pay a higher premium for the Spaniard now that Barcelona are involved in the race.
All of this has left Mourinho frustrated and the Portuguese coach is strongly demanding the acquisition of a new holding midfielder, no matter what.
Real MadridMourinhoBarcelonaYan DiomandeOneToni KroosLuka ModricRodriLos BlancosHoweverCatalansJose Mourinho
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