Real Madrid has drawn up a roadmap for next season, a roadmap that has taken shape with the first two signings for the Club World Cup, which will become three on August 15 with the arrival of Franco Mastantuono, and which will see more signings throughout the summer, as well as departures. One of the most difficult but potentially most beneficial is that of Rodrygo, who seems to be losing his chances of becoming a relevant player.
Rodrygo and Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso has been closely monitoring Rodyrg‘s progress since day one, following a season finale that provoked outrage among a large section of Madrid fans. His poor performances were accompanied by a disconcerting lack of attitude, which became more apparent week after week, showing that the player did not feel able to help the team in the final stretch of the season, dropping out of the team’s last few games even with titles at stake.
Now, the Basque coach has looked for a way to get the player back on track, giving him a chance in the first game against Al-Hilal, but he failed to respond. In the second game, Xabi Alonso changed the formation, leaving the Brazilian out of the starting eleven and not giving him any playing time throughout the game. The Whites were far superior with a stronger midfield. All this with Mbappé in the infirmary and Gonzalo ahead of him in the rotation, on his own merits.
Real Madrid seeks a way out for Rodrygo
It is true that the Premier League has been trying to lure Rodrygo for several seasons, and it is very possible that some of the leading teams will make an offer for the player, first to the club and then to the player himself. The Real Madrid board wants $100 million for him, although they know that his current situation at the club could lower the price to between $80 million and $70 million, which would be the limit set by the sporting director.
Rodrygo wants to stay
Rodrygo does not want to leave Real Madrid, something he has always said in public and has now repeated to those closest to him. He believes he can turn the situation around and face the competition. Competition he has never had before, and even so, he has not been with the team in bad times, because when the results were good, the problems he experienced at the end of the season were never more than a bad run of form. On the other hand, he was hoping that the Premier League would offer him better financial terms than those proposed to date. He could consider a move, but that would require more money on the table.
The only option left is the World Cup, which will be held next summer in 2026. Rodrygo is fully aware that, with the competition in the Brazilian national team, it is essential that he plays an important role in the coming season. Relegated to the bench, he could jeopardize his participation, something that the player is not considering and one of the aspects that the Brazilian will value most in his final decision.
What is clear is that the Rodrygo case exists. The club is keen to cash in during a summer of heavy spending, with a player who is gradually losing prominence and is expected to continue doing so throughout next season. The outcome of this Club World Cup will be key in determining his new role under Xabi Alonso.