Jose Mourinho fully aligned with Real Madrid despite missing out on priority midfield target – report
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Real Madrid may have made as many as six signings this summer in what has been a blockbuster transfer window.
However, the club could not wrap up a deal for one of Jose Mourinho’s priority midfield targets, Rodri from Manchester City.
The Spanish World Cup-winning midfielder is now in talks to join Barcelona, with the Catalan club trying to agree a final fee with Manchester City.
Mourinho accepted Rodri decision immediately
According to AS, despite the setback, Mourinho is completely aligned with Real Madrid’s hierarchy, with no internal crisis or tension over missing out on the midfielder.
The Portuguese coach understood the situation from the beginning and remains confident that the club can still finish the summer with a highly competitive squad.
The report stresses that Mourinho would have welcomed Rodri, but never treated the failed deal as a major setback.
Mourinho completely understands Rodri’s decision to join Barcelona. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images)
Real Madrid had discussed the midfielder internally and saw him as an important possible addition, especially after the World Cup.
However, there was never a full agreement with the player and no serious negotiation with Manchester City.
Rodri ultimately chose Barcelona, and Mourinho accepted that decision without creating any friction with the board.
Full alignment with the club
Since returning to Real Madrid, Mourinho has worked in constant communication with Florentino Perez, Jose Angel Sanchez and Juni Calafat.
The coach has identified needs, suggested profiles and been clear about players who are not part of his plans, but the process has been collaborative rather than confrontational.
One of Mourinho’s early ideas was to use Bernardo Silva as a central organiser if necessary. He strongly pushed for the Portuguese midfielder’s signing because of his versatility and intelligence.
Mourinho is aligned with Real Madrid. (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images)
With Rodri now off the table, that plan becomes more relevant. Bernardo could get even more faith as the club’s deep-lying playmaker.
Market remains open
Real Madrid are still monitoring the market for midfield opportunities, but they are not expected to force a signing simply for the sake of it.
Mourinho and the board continue to assess possible additions, but they are comfortable with the current options, particularly Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler and Aurelien Tchouameni.
However, the important thing is that Jose has not got upset over not signing one of his priority midfield options this summer.
The lack of a deep-lying playmaker has cost Los Blancos dearly in the past couple of seasons, and Rodri would have been the perfect signing.
However, even in his absence, the club have Bernardo Silva, who can do a great job there, and the onus is on Jose to get the most out of him this upcoming season.