Jose Mourinho 'couldn't believe' it! Real Madrid boss left FURIOUS as Man City ace Rodri chooses Barcelona move over Bernabeu switch
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly furious after Manchester City midfielder Rodri chose to join Barcelona instead of Real Madrid. The club has decided against further midfield signings, forcing Mourinho to restructure his tactical setup around existing players.
Why it matters
High-profile transfer failures often dictate the competitive landscape of European football and influence the tactical direction of major clubs.
Jose Mourinho has been left reeling after being informed that Manchester City star Rodri will not be joining Real Madrid this summer. The Portuguese tactician reportedly believed the Spanish international was the final piece of his midfield puzzle before the player opted for a move to arch-rivals Barcelona.
The Special One is said to have reacted with "immense anger" after learning that his primary midfield target would be heading to Catalonia rather than the Spanish capital . Spanish outlet SPORT claims that Mourinho "couldn't believe" the news, having spent much of the summer planning his tactical setup around the arrival of the World Cup winner.
The situation reached a boiling point during "more than one conversation" between Mourinho and the Real Madrid board. Despite the manager's demands for a high-profile alternative, the club hierarchy has reportedly informed him that no further signings will be made in the engine room.
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