Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has admitted that Rodri would have been the “icing on the cake” for his side after missing out on the World Cup winner this summer.
Rodri was linked with a move to Real Madrid and admitted there was interest in his services from other clubs. However, he made the right decision and opted to sign for Barcelona instead, penning a four-year contract at Camp Nou.
Mourinho has now been quizzed on missing out on Rodri and knows he would have been a huge asset for Los Blancos.
“There’s no shortage… he would have been the icing on the cake,” he told his pre-march press conference.
“He’s a great player with a lot of experience… but when you have Tchouaméni, Valverde, Bernardo, or Arda… who can play in those positions, you realize we won’t have any problems.”
Rodri will now line up for Hansi Flick’s side and has already said he’s “ready to play” after undergoing a minor procedure on his back over the summer.
It’s not clear yet when he will made his debut for Barcelona, but we should have an update from Flick tomorrow when he faces the media ahead of Sunday’s opener against Elche.
