Rodri: Real Madrid ‘went all in’ before Barcelona transfer | OneFootball

"Madrid showed interest from the very first moment," Rodri said. "Their behavior was exemplary and the proposals were about going all in for the player."

Rodri was speaking to El Partidazo de COPE.

"I spoke with people there who conveyed enthusiasm and desire for me to go there."

The Spain captain, 30, joined Barcelona for €76.5 million on a four-year deal after departing his previous club.

"It was a footballing decision about where I believed I could develop best."

"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 since made his La Liga debut for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao and remains focused on delivering trophies.

Barcelona now head into the season with the midfielder providing composure and elite distribution at the base of midfield.

Source: Goal.com

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