Real Madrid’s Mourinho ‘happy’ with transfers despite Rodri miss

Yan Diomande topped Real’s transfers, and Jose Mourinho says he is happy despite missing out on Rodri to Barcelona.Published On 25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho says he is “very happy” with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona.Los Blancos revamped their squad this summer, signing six players including record arrival Yan Diomande, Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Big-spending Tottenham sign Brazilian winger Savinho from Manchester Citylist 2 of 4Premier League: Chelsea start Alonso era with thrilling 3–2 win at Fulhamlist 3 of 4Ex-Liverpool star Fabinho reunited with Mohamed Salah at Trabzonsporlist 4 of 4Arsenal sign Konsa from Villa as Premier League holders bolster defenceend of listHowever, Madrid’s approach for Rodri broke down, meaning that, beyond former Man City playmaker Silva, they have not strengthened in midfield.“For me the squad is closed, but the market is still open – you never know if a player will come and say ‘I’ve been benched twice and I want to leave,'” Mourinho told reporters on Tuesday.“In theory, no [more deals]… but...