Real Madrid doesn't know what to do with Rodrygo Goes. The 24-year-old forward is still a shadow of the unbalanced and talented player who was fundamental for Carlo Ancelotti until mid-2024, when a statement he made prior to the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund fractured his relationship with the club and the fans.
At that time, the '11' questioned his future in the team, demanding more prominence. Although he finally stayed last summer, his performance in the 24/25 season plummeted, closing the year with just 1 goal in the entire second half of LaLiga. Now, it seems that Florentino Pérez is willing to sell him.
In his only appearance so far in the Club World Cup (against Al Hilal), the winger, although he provided an assist and completed 100% of his passes (27), did not win any individual duels in seven attempts, in addition to contributing little or nothing to the high pressure that Xabi Alonso intended.
And, in the 65 minutes he was on the field, the '11' mostly jogged, without making major efforts on his wing and with only one shot on goal. On the second matchday, against Pachuca, the Brazilian did not play, while Arda Güler took his place in the starting XI.
This is what Madrid is asking for Rodrygo: Will the Premier League be his next destination?
During the match, Xabi Alonso exhausted all five substitutions in a match conditioned by the early expulsion of Raúl Asencio. However, the two-goal lead at halftime and the defensive fragility of the Mexican team seemed like a perfect scenario for Rodrygo to add minutes in the second half.
But the coach from Tolosa opted for Brahim Díaz, Víctor Muñoz, and Luka Modric as offensive variants, while the player from Osasco remained with his arms crossed and a frown on the bench.
The 'merengues' never issued a medical report that justified his absence in the final stretch of the 24/25 season (he 'disappeared' after a forgettable first half against Barça in the Copa final). Now, his situation is worrying again, and everything points to the club putting him on the market.
In that sense, the latest information indicates the 'Casa Blanca's' interest in letting the 24-year-old winger go for a figure close to 90 million euros, his current value on Transfermarkt. Despite his talent and youth, his current form reduces the number of clubs willing to pay that figure for the South American forward.
In England, teams like Arsenal, Chelsea, or Manchester City themselves have long wanted to sign him. However, the idea of moving to England does not seem to seduce the Madrid '11' too much.
Xabi Alonso asks for patience with Rodrygo, but...
Before the debut against Al Hilal, Xabi Alonso asked for patience with Rodrygo, understanding that the end of the season was difficult for him due to the wave of rumors that unleashed his absence in the last month of competition.
"From the first moment we talked... and I see him eager. He is a player with enormous quality, we have shared things and it's time to put them into practice," explained the coach. However, things do not seem to be going well and, for the 'blancos', cashing in this year with the Brazilian seems like a sensible solution thinking about amortizing new additions.
Even more so when his compatriot, Vinicius Jr., is also hitting rock bottom in terms of performance on the field. The '7' was the worst player on the team against Al Hilal and, against Pachuca, he didn't do much on the left either.
Thus, the new 'merengue' sports project begins with 'short legs' and many doubts regarding the rearming of the squad for the 25/26 season. Before focusing on the market, the club has the obligation to try to win the Club World Cup.
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