Rodri said Real Madrid showed interest from the start of the summer window and made offers aimed at signing him, but he moved to Barcelona. He said Madrid’s efforts made the decision harder; he has since played a part in Barcelona’s eight straight wins.
Real Madrid wanted to sign Rodri from Manchester City. Speaking to Cope while on international duty, he described the club’s conduct as impeccable and said people there conveyed their enthusiasm for him to join. Asked whether he had spoken with president Florentino Pérez, Rodri said he would keep that private.
