Rodri confirms Real Madrid went all in before Barcelona transfer | OneFootball

"Madid showed interest from the very first moment," Rodri said. "Their behavior was exemplary and the proposals were about going all in for the player." He was speaking to El Partidazo de COPE.

He added, "I spoke with people there who conveyed enthusiasm and desire for me to go there." Rodri has signed for Barcelona in a €76.5 million transfer on a four-year deal.

"It was a footballing decision about where I believed I could develop best," he explained. "It was about how I relate to the game and the vision of a generation that will give people a lot to talk about at Barca." "Zero sentimental issues, zero money issues, just football."

He has made his La Liga debut for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao. The Spain captain is a World Cup, Champions League and Ballon d'Or winner.

Barcelona now move forward with the midfielder anchoring their play, seeking composure and elite distribution at the base of midfield.

Source: Goal.com

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