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This summer, Spanish powerhouses Real Madrid are poised to undergo considerable roster changes. With the departure of Carlo Ancelotti and the appointment of Xabi Alonso, the LaLiga champions have swiftly begun to revamp their squad. So far, they have invested €167.5 million on new signings including Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, Franco Mastantuono, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while witnessing the free transfers of Luka Modrić, Jesús Vallejo, and Lucas Vázquez.
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However, this situation is expected to evolve in the coming months. Among the first-team players at Madrid, one name continues to dominate transfer discussions: Brazilian winger Rodrygo. Since 2025, he has been frequently linked with a move away from the Santiago Bernabéu, especially after starting just one game and remaining on the bench for three others during the Club World Cup. With limited involvement in Alonso’s plans, questions arise about why Rodrygo would consider leaving Madrid so soon after achieving significant success, and which clubs might be interested in acquiring him if he becomes available this summer.
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The abundance of talent in Alonso's squad has made it difficult for Rodrygo to stand out, not necessarily due to poor performance, but because he is overshadowed by exceptional teammates. Despite an impressive tally of 25 goals and assists across all competitions last season, Rodrygo finds himself outshined by Jude Bellingham (with 30 contributions), Vinicius Jr. (41 contributions), and Kylian Mbappé (49 contributions). This gap in performance has led to speculation about his future at the club.
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"Rodrygo is facing significant scrutiny in Spain and is likely to be sold," noted Iván Turmo, Spain Area Manager for <em>Transfermarkt</em>, regarding the reports associated with the Brazilian star toward the end of last season. "Real Madrid will need to strengthen other positions and could reinvest the funds from his sale into that effort." Turmo pointed out that fans have called for changes in the lineup, noting that Ancelotti's decision to sign Mbappé, despite already having the best left winger in the world, was a tactical oversight. He remarked, “Rodrygo is criticized for not scoring recently, and his constant presence is perceived as an issue.”
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Ancelotti's determination to retain Rodrygo and not fully transition the squad toward a more dynamic Mbappé-Bellingham-Vinicius Jr. attacking trio has sparked criticism among Madrid supporters toward the Italian tactician and, subsequently, dissatisfaction regarding Rodrygo's ongoing role on the right wing. "This rigidity likely contributed to Ancelotti losing his position, in addition to disappointing title outcomes," commented Turmo. "Ancelotti's insistence on using Rodrygo stemmed from his conservative coaching style. He consistently deployed the same attacking trio despite subpar performances. He has a tendency to stick with his players." Given Madrid's need for revenue following a substantial summer spend, selling Rodrygo to fund new acquisitions appears to be a pragmatic decision.
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As Rodrygo's exit from Madrid seems more probable day by day, the question of his next destination remains uncertain. Recent speculative reports from Spanish radio station <em>El Larguero</em> indicated that Rodrygo had declined a lucrative offer from Saudi club Al Hilal in January, while <em>Sky Sports</em> in Switzerland recently reported he has no intention of moving to the Middle East this summer.
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A more plausible option for Rodrygo appears to be a transfer to the Premier League. According to journalist <em>Sacha Tavolieri</em>, Liverpool has formally expressed interest in signing the winger and informed Madrid of their intent for this summer. However, the Anfield team is facing interest in several key players, including Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Harvey Elliott, and they may need to sell some of them to facilitate Rodrygo's arrival.
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Another Premier League club linked with Rodrygo is Arsenal. However, the North London side has already invested nearly €90 million in acquiring Martín Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard, and Kepa Arrizabalaga, with plans to sign Cristhian Mosquera, Noni Madueke, and Viktor Gyökeres. It remains to be seen if Arsenal can match Madrid's asking price for Rodrygo.
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Additionally, German reports suggest that Bayern Munich might consider Rodrygo as a solution for their left wing, especially after Leroy Sané's exit. The club has put forth offers for Nick Woltemade and Luis Díaz, but both fell short of the respective clubs' demands. Therefore, Rodrygo could present a better alternative for the Bundesliga team, though it remains uncertain whether they will make a formal offer.
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