Mourinho dismisses Rodri transfer as a victory for Barcelona

Mourinho insists titles, not signings, define victories after Rodri's move to Barcelona.

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What happened. Rodri completed a £65million move from Manchester City to Barcelona, having been linked with Real Madrid earlier in the summer.

• Mourinho said victories happen on the pitch, not in the transfer market.
• Real Madrid made Rodri a very good offer, but he had doubts.
• Mourinho spoke with Rodri a couple of times about the move.

“Victories happen on the field; they’re the titles. That’s where the victories are.”

— Jose Mourinho

Rodri's move is confirmed, but the rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid continues off the pitch.

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