The future of Rodrygo at Real Madrid is hanging in the balance. The Brazilian forward, who once danced through defenses like samba in the box, now finds himself on the fringes of Xabi Alonso’s plans.
A direct meeting between Rodrygo and Real Madrid is reportedly set for next week, and the final decision? It’s all in his hands.
Rodrygo has barely featured in recent matches, playing just 27 minutes across his last five games in the FIFA Club World Cup.
He didn’t even touch the pitch during the 4-0 defeat to PSG in the semifinal. That snub, along with Alonso’s cautious comments, has only added fuel to the transfer rumors.
“The fact that he didn’t play again is a game-by-game decision,” Alonso told reporters. “There haven’t been any decisions about the future throughout this entire championship.”
The manager insists it was a tactical call. But football fans know — when your star forward spends more time on the bench than on the field, something’s brewing.
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Premier League giants circle as Rodrygo decides
Interest in the 24-year-old isn’t short. Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping a close watch. PSG has also been mentioned. However, reports confirm that Rodrygo has no intention of joining Al Nassr, despite recent speculation.
Fabrizio Romano reported, “Real Madrid are open to letting him leave. Real will leave the final decision to the Brazilian.”
🚨⚪️ Direct meeting for Rodrygo’s future will take place next week as Real Madrid are open to letting him leave.
Real will leave the final decision to the Brazilian.
Rodrygo won’t join Al Nassr, never a topic or even a negotiation despite reports. Full focus on Europe. 🇪🇺 pic.twitter.com/PAKDMvH91T
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 10, 2025
Madrid’s stance is clear — they won’t push him out, but they won’t block a move either. For now, the ball is quite literally at Rodrygo’s feet.
A price tag of apparently €90 million means only a few clubs can afford him. But for a player with two Champions League titles and bags of potential, it could be a gamble worth taking.
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