According to AS journalist Jose Felix Diaz, Rodri has officially informed Real Madrid that he has decided to join Barcelona.
The Manchester City midfielder turned down an attractive financial offer from the Madrid club, opting instead for the sporting project presented by the Catalan giants.
At Valdebebas, Real Madrid’s hierarchy accepted his decision, maintaining that any player who wears the famous Los Blancos shirt must demonstrate complete conviction and commitment to becoming part of the club.
Rodri reportedly cited Barcelona’s style of play, Pep Guardiola’s footballing legacy, and his strong relationships with his teammates from the Spanish national team as the three main factors behind his decision.
Real Madrid officials received the Spanish midfielder’s explanation with respect and wished him success, without viewing the situation as a setback or a failure for the club.
Real Madrid had only held preliminary discussions with Manchester City regarding Rodri’s situation and had never entered into formal negotiations over a transfer fee before the player reached his final decision.
