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José Mourinho has opened up about Real Madrid’s failed attempt to sign Rodri, revealing that the Spanish midfielder’s uncertainty about moving to the Santiago Bernabéu eventually created doubts in his own mind. Rodri was one of Madrid’s major midfield targets this summer, and Mourinho was personally involved in trying to convince the former Manchester City
Real Madrid have complete confidence in highly rated academy midfielder Thiago Pitarch and are prepared to continue giving the youngster opportunities around the first team. The 19-year-old has emerged as one of the most exciting players to come through Madrid’s academy in recent years, and his progress has not gone unnoticed outside the Santiago Bernabeu.
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