Rodrigo has reached an agreement with Liverpool FC.
Liverpool Leads the Race for Rodrygo as Transfer Negotiations Progress
Rodrigo, the 24-year-old Brazilian footballer, is on the brink of a potential transfer from Real Madrid to Liverpool. According to reports, Rodrigo has reached an agreement on personal contract terms with the Reds, and Liverpool is preparing a formal offer of around £87 million (€100 million).
Despite Tottenham Hotspur submitting a similar bid and expressing strong interest, offering to make Rodrigo their highest-paid player, the winger appears hesitant to join Spurs. Rodrigo views the move as a potential step back in his career and is instead waiting for Liverpool's official proposal.
The situation has been complicated by Rodrigo's diminishing role since the arrival of Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid's manager, contrasting with his key role under Carlo Ancelotti. With Arsenal's interest in Eberechi Eze cooling down and Bayern Munich potentially taking Luis Díaz from Liverpool, the Reds are keen to secure Rodrigo as a replacement.
Reports confirm that Liverpool has contacted Rodrigo's agents and reached an agreement on personal terms, signaling serious intent. Meanwhile, Tottenham is still hoping to negotiate with Real Madrid directly, but faces reluctance from the player himself. Rodrigo apparently prefers a club with greater competitive projection, making Liverpool the favored destination over Spurs.
Rodrigo's past season performance with Real Madrid includes 14 goals and 11 assists in 54 games across all tournaments. His current contract with Real Madrid expires in the summer of 2028. The Transfermarkt portal estimates Rodrigo's market value at 90 million euros, regardless of any external factors such as Son Heung-min's departure from Tottenham, Balotelli's offer from a Spanish third division club, or Ashraf Hakimi's legal case.
As the transfer saga unfolds, Liverpool remains the front-runner in the race for Rodrigo's services. The Brazilian winger is waiting for Liverpool's formal bid, while Tottenham continues to show interest but faces a less favourable position due to Rodrigo's preferences.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
Bookmakers across Europe have USA Today Sports indicating Liverpool as the favored club to sign Rodrigo, with odds strongly leaning towards a switch from Real Madrid. Sports pundits predict that the potential transfer could have major implications for the coming European-leagues season, particularly for Laliga if Rodrigo decides to join Liverpool.
