Mourinho: "I don't need Rodri" after Real Madrid lost him to Barcelona

Real Madrid contacted Rodri directly with "a very good offer" without negotiating with Manchester City first, Mourinho told El Chiringuito. Rodri's doubts seeded Mourinho's own. The midfielder joined Barcelona for €75m. Mourinho declared "I don't need Rodri" and his squad "complete and closed" — though no alternative midfielder arrived and Madrid haven't won a major trophy in two seasons.