Real Madrid superstar Rodrygo Goes did not see a minute of action in the Clasico on Sunday, the decisive game in what remained of the title race. Increasingly the Brazilian appears to be on the verge of an exit from the club.
The first noises about a potential exit began last week, when it was reported that Rodrygo was considering a departure, and Los Blancos were open to a sale. Further details then emerged, with Rodrygo needing guarantees from incoming manager Xabi Alonso on what role he would have at the club.
Swift resolution to Rodrygo’s future
Los Blancos want the matter resolved swiftly at any rate. That is according to Marca, who expect a decision to be made in the coming days. They say that if Rodrygo himself has doubts about his situation, then they will seek to move him on – his absence from El Clasico was not fitness-related, according to a different version from the one espoused by Carlo Ancelotti.
No clear spot for Rodrygo in Xabi Alonso plans
This information is corroborated by Cadena SER, who say that a move for Rodrygo is ‘expected’, on top of the exits of Lucas Vazquez, Luka Modric and Jesus Vallejo. Their information is that he will find minutes and protagonism hard to come by, principally because Xabi Alonso is planning a system with two forwards, which will be Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.
Where could Rodrygo head to?
The obvious candidates are in the Premier League, where the only clubs that fit the bill are located. Paris Saint-Germain have been linked to him in the past, but recently spent big on Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Liverpool and Manchester City are the other two sides that have been most closely linked with Rodrygo in the past, while the Brazilian has turned down a move to Saudi Arabia in recent months.
@Ruairidh Barlow: please put the spotlight on the following points:
1. When considering skill set, Rodrygo has more than Vini Jnr.
2. Rodrygo on the LW is a better supply line for MBappe( better combinations)
3. Rodrygo is also less abrasive and controversial than Vini (aligns better with Club values).
4. Rodrygo is a more versatile player than Vini (that is why he is always played out of position)
5. Vini Jnr will get the club approx 200M when sold
6. Rodrygo will not contest MBappe for the “alpha” position – Vini already is doing that to the detriment of the attack and squad harmony.
All the above points should be considered when the club is considering which player to sell. I suggest that it should be Vini Jnr that gets sold – not Rodrygo.
Vini this season has repeatedly run into a 3-man Barca wall and lost every single time over at least classicos. He has not displayed intelligence to change his tactics (refer to point 1 above).
It should be obvious that this season’s issues will continue Vini stays. (or MBappe should NOT have been bought).
Controversial – but watch the games again to see the truth I mention.