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Madrid's Mourinho shrugs off Rodri miss after his move to Barcelona: 'I don't need Rodri'
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Rodri's transfer from Manchester City was completed on Tuesday. José Mourinho is confident that his team will be fine without Rodri.
José Mourinho is confident that his team will be fine without Rodri. The club had made an offer to sign the Spain captain, but he ultimately signed with a rival team. Rodri's transfer from Manchester City was completed on Tuesday.
Mourinho expressed his confidence despite the missed opportunity to sign Rodri. He is back with his team for a second stint.
Further details about the transfer and Mourinho's comments are available from the source. The team's plans and strategies without Rodri are not specified in the initial report.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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