Real Madrid is experiencing the final episodes of a season that has disappointed everyone, and culminated with the departure of Carlo Ancelotti. A departure that looks set to be just the beginning. Given the team’s poor performance, finger pointing and speculation are rife, and one of the most criticized players is Rodrygo. Speculation about his future is constant and points to a change of scenery in the coming weeks.
A season far from his best
Criticism and questions about whether or not he should stay have intensified in recent weeks, since his poor performance in the Copa del Rey final against Barça, which led to a barrage of criticism that did not sit well with the player, who has not been able to get back on his feet since then, failing to start and suffering from a series of injuries. In the final in Seville, he started in place of Mbappé, who was suffering from an ankle injury, and his statistics showed a completely different side to the Brazilian: 0 goals, 0 assists, 0 shots on goal, 0 shots attempted, 0 key passes, 0 successful crosses, and 5 turnovers.
In addition, Rodrygo Goes is going through a goal drought that has been felt keenly by Real Madrid. The Brazilian striker has not scored since March 4 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Atlético Madrid. It has been too long without a goal, and the drought extends to the domestic competition, where he has not scored since February 19.
Rodrygo sends a message in response to criticism
His poor performance has attracted a lot of criticism and rumors that have exploded in the last week when several media outlets claimed that he refused to play in El Clásico or that on Tuesday he left training for no reason because he claimed he would not play for Real Madrid again this season. Faced with this barrage of news surrounding the player, Rodrygo has not wanted to remain silent.
The Real Madrid player has decided to send a message via social media alongside an image of what appears to be a hyperbaric chamber, recovering from his physical problems. The text accompanying the image is clear and concise. “Thank you for all the messages and concerns. I’ll be back soon. Stop making things up.”
An uncertain future
Beyond the message of reassurance and asking for an end to speculation, the truth is that his future is uncertain. His continuity is unclear and will depend largely on what Xabi Alonso decides upon his arrival. The player himself, aware of his loss of prominence with the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, may prefer to leave in search of a project where he can be important. The Brazilian has no shortage of suitors.
His biggest market is in the Premier League. According to As, Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea would be delighted to welcome the Brazilian. According to the same source, Real Madrid would be willing to sell if any of these clubs put a three-figure sum on the table. The summer transfer window has not yet opened, but this is expected to be a busy summer for the Whites, who, with the special window for the Club World Cup already open, have already begun to move to sign new players and are waiting for the arrival of the new coach to make decisions about the players in the current squad, which is currently full of injured players.