- José Mourinho says Real Madrid will be fine without Rodri after Barcelona signed him, adding the club made "a very good offer" but the midfielder seemed uncertain.
- Mourinho met with Rodri twice and said Madrid "can't have players who think twice," while stressing Rodri is an extraordinary player and results are decided on the pitch.
- Madrid have brought in players like Cucurella, Konaté, Dumfries, Bernardo Silva and Yan Diomande, and Mourinho says the club's transfer business is essentially closed as they open La Liga at Espanyol.
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