"Real Madrid are the kind of club that should call us and say, 'When can I come?'" - Mourinho

"Real Madrid is a club where a player has to call and ask 'when can I come?'" - said Jose Mourinho.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has commented on the failure of the transfer of Manchester City midfielder Rodri.

"I spoke to him several times and Real Madrid made him a very attractive offer. We also had good relations with Manchester City. The club contacted Rodri and made an offer. But he hesitated, and his insecurity made me wonder, 'Do we need a player like that?'"

Real Madrid is a club where you don't have to convince a player to come. They call us and ask only one question: 'When can I come?' Is this a Barcelona victory? Victories happen on the pitch. "Victory is a prize. That's where the real victories are won," said the Portuguese expert.

For information, Barcelona has completed the transfer of Rodri after long negotiations. The Catalan club announced that the 30-year-old midfielder from Manchester City has signed a contract until June 30, 2030. According to media reports, the guaranteed part of the transfer is 60 million euros. The "city" can also receive another 11 million euros in bonuses.