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The 'soap opera' of the summer? Rodrygo thinks about leaving Real Madrid in July
Published New:5/06/2025 - 06:26h
Updated New:5/06/2025 - 06:26h
Rodrygo Goes seems increasingly distant from Real Madrid. Although Xabi Alonso is counting on him, in England the list of clubs interested in his transfer is growing
Real Madrid and Rodrygo Goes may star in the first big 'soap opera' of the summer. A sector of the 'merengue' fans and press are asking for the Brazilian's departure after his absence in the final stretch of 2024/25 due to an alleged injury that the club did not want to give details about.
The wear and tear of the '11's relationship with Carlo Ancelotti and his attitude demanding more prominence have distanced him from the club, while the list of clubs interested in signing him increases daily, as well as the market rumors linked to his possible transfer.
FC Barcelona wanted him in 2018, but Madrid anticipated the negotiations. Although the Blaugrana board wants to sign another winger with his characteristics this summer, the value of his signing is outside the Culé budget this year.
The Premier League, probable destination for Rodrygo Goes
The latest information points to Arsenal and Chelsea as the main candidates to acquire Rodrygo's services if, finally, the '11' decides to leave Madrid. The 'Blues' have already closed the signing of Dário Essugo (Portuguese pivot) for 22.7 million euros and, true to their custom, will continue to squander money on reinforcements.
The 'Gunners', meanwhile, prioritize the arrival of a '9', but also another goalscoring winger next season. Understanding that Bukayo Saka is the owner of the right side in the London team, the one from Osasco could play on the left, where he feels more comfortable, although he would have to fight for the starting position with his compatriot Gabriel Martinelli.
Madrid, meanwhile, does not prioritize the sale of Rodrygo, but neither does it close the door to his departure. Xabi Alonso will count on him for the Club World Cup, but in the meantime the market continues to move and the Brazilian, without a doubt, is a piece that can leave excellent income in the club's coffers.
The possible signing of Franco Mastantuno, possible sentence for Rodrygo
In addition, another operation in process by the 'merengue' board seems to open the exit door to the Brazilian winger. Madrid hopes to close the signing of Franco Mastantuono (River Plate) soon, a youth player who would arrive to take over the right side of the 'merengue' attack in the medium and long term.
The arrival of the Argentine represents an investment of 45 million euros for the 'Casa Blanca' and forces at least one 'top' sale to balance the books. Although Madrid is not yet in trouble with LaLiga's financial 'Fair Play', the club has little money in the bank as a result of the enormous investment made in the works of the Santiago Bernabéu and the fiasco of the canceled concerts in Chamartín.
As things stand, at this point, Rodrygo seems to have one foot out of Madrid, but his contract (ends in 2028) and prohibitive clause (1,000 'kilos') complicates his departure in the summer market. The Whites do not plan to let him go for less than €120M, as his market value remains at 100 million.
