Madrid football star, Brazilian player announces departure from Spanish club
Rodrygo, the Brazilian forward for Real Madrid, has expressed a desire to leave the club, with Premier League teams showing interest in his potential signing.
The change in Rodrygo's status at Real Madrid began when he was snubbed for a game against FC Barcelona towards the end of the 2021-2022 season. This incident reportedly led to Rodrygo feeling he didn't want to wear the Real Madrid shirt anymore.
Despite this, Rodrygo had a change of heart and believed he might have a role to play in the new side led by Xabi Alonso, the club's new coach. However, young players such as Gonzalo Garcia and Arda Guler were included in the team instead, pushing Rodrygo to fourth in the pecking order of the Real Madrid first team squad's top stars.
As a result, Rodrygo is expected to report for preseason duty on August 4, facing the possibility of starting the new season on the bench and out of Alonso's 4-4-2.
Premier League Interest
Premier League clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur have shown interest in signing Rodrygo from Real Madrid. However, Liverpool has reportedly pulled out of the race, focusing instead on other targets, and Chelsea has also withdrawn interest.
Tottenham is currently positioned as the leading contender and has asked Real Madrid for permission to speak to Rodrygo, aiming to make him the "crown jewel" of their new project under Thomas Frank. Arsenal, on the other hand, remains interested in the Brazilian forward.
Manchester City is not interested in signing Rodrygo. Other clubs like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have shown interest but are not Premier League teams.
Uncertain Departure
Rodrygo's potential departure from Real Madrid remains uncertain, as no club has made a formal offer as of August. His entourage has reportedly been in talks with multiple clubs, but no concrete offers have been made.
The uncertainty surrounding Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid was further highlighted when the club was eliminated from the Club World Cup by Paris Saint-Germain in the semifinals.
Rodrygo's Achievements at Real Madrid
Despite the recent setbacks, it's worth noting that Rodrygo played a significant role in two Champions League wins for Real Madrid in 2022 and 2024. There was no immediate conflict between Rodrygo and Carlo Ancelotti, the former coach of Real Madrid.
In summary, Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid is uncertain, with Premier League clubs such as Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City being the most likely destinations for him if he leaves Real Madrid. Tottenham and Arsenal remain the main Premier League suitors currently linked with Rodrygo, with Tottenham taking a more advanced approach.
[1] Source: UOL
[2] Source: SPORT
[3] Source: Marca
[4] Source: Goal
[5] Source: Sky Sports
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