Rodrygo Goes, the young forward of Real Madrid, finds himself at the center of a whirlwind of rumors that could signal the end of his time in the Spanish capital. Despite having a contract until 2028, his current situation within the team is concerning. In the Club World Cup, the Brazilian has only started one match, while in others he has watched from the bench, raising questions about his future.
The new coach, Xabi Alonso, does not seem to have him in his immediate plans, prompting Rodrygo to reconsider his situation. Although his camp has expressed a desire to stay at the club, the interest from Arsenal could complicate matters. The Gunners have shown notable interest and have begun to explore the possibility of a transfer.
From Valdebebas, the club's management claims to have received no formal offers for the player. However, it has been hinted that if Rodrygo decides to seek new horizons and an attractive proposal comes in, the club would not put up too many obstacles to his departure. The figure being discussed is said to be between 70 and 80 million euros, an amount that Arsenal would be willing to pay.
Meanwhile, Xabi Alonso has stated that he would not stand in the player's way. While he would like to have Rodrygo in his squad, the Basque coach would not be an obstacle if the forward chooses to move on. This situation has led many to question whether Real Madrid is willing to let go of one of its young talents at a time when his market value has significantly dropped, from 110 million to 90 million euros this season.
With Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United lurking, the pressure on Rodrygo is mounting. The question on everyone's lips is: will this be the last chapter of his story at Real Madrid? Only time will tell, but what is certain is that the Brazilian's future hangs in the balance.