Real Madrid and manager Xabi Alonso have quietly reached a pivotal decision: they will no longer block Rodrygo’s departure if the right offer arrives.
Rodrygo ‘Untouchable’ No More—Madrid Ready to Sell for Right Offer
Sources close to the club, including Mario Cortegana of The Athletic, confirm that both the hierarchy and the coach are united in stance: the Brazilian is no longer untouchable.
On the pitch, Rodrygo’s role under Alonso has diminished sharply a mere 23 minutes across Madrid’s three Club World Cup games despite featuring briefly in the opener.
His fading influence, combined with limited trust from the manager, sent a strong signal: the winger must find a new challenge.
Off the pitch, matters have only added complexity. Rodrygo’s father also his agent made waves by voicing frustration to club officials over his son’s lack of minutes.
That move reportedly did not sit well within the Bernabeu’s corridors, adding another layer to the decision-making process.
Real Madrid have placed their valuation firmly on the table: between €80 million and €90 million (roughly £70–77 million), depending on the source.
Clubs including Arsenal, PSG, Liverpool, and Manchester City are monitoring the situation closely.
Among the interested parties, Arsenal are leading the charge. The Gunners have already opened informal talks with Rodrygo’s camp, seeing him as a potential upgrade in attack.
Yet the deal hinges on someone departing the Emirates—and Arsenal would need to move a current wide option first.
For Rodrygo himself, the writing seems clear. At 24, he’s entering what should be the prime of his career but he faces congested competition in Madrid’s star-studded attack.
A transfer could offer fresh starts, regular minutes, and a chance to reclaim the spark that once made him one of Europe’s most dynamic wingers.
What felt like a quiet summer rumble has crescendoed into an unmistakable message: Madrid won’t hold him back.
Now, the ball is in Rodrygo’s and the suitors’ court. He knows his future lies elsewhere, and this week could prove decisive in turning speculation into reality.
