The summer of Real Madrid has so far been about arrivals this year, with the new manager Xabi Alonso followed by the door by defensive signing sessions Dean Huijsen and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Los Blancos will also say goodbye to veterans Lucas Vazquez and Luka Modric, but it is not yet clear whether one of their big names could leave.
This time last month it seemed almost certain that Rodrygo Goes would leave the club. The Brazilian did not play for the last month of the season for Los Blancos and was reportedly open for an exit. However, since the arrival of Alonso, Rodrygo seems to have been in recent weeks, but it seems that Rodrygo tends to the club.
A new update about his situation was given by Fabrizio Romano. The Italian transfer journalist explains that Real Madrid still needs to hear something from Rodrygo, and at no time he has spoken to the wish to leave. However, if he did this, Los Blancos would consider offers for him.
Rodrygo is currently focused on the World Cup Club and returns to his best under Alonso, who said that he “knows what happened to him” at the end of the season. He spoke positively about Rodrygo in public and the 24-year-old is building a relationship with his new manager.
One side that is consistently connected to Rodrygo are arsenal. Romano explains that they have not made movements for him, but there is a strong interest in bringing him to the Emirates. There are doubts about the potential costs of a deal, but they keep an eye on the situation to see what is happening. A positive thing for them is that Manchester City and Liverpool are no longer associated with the Brazilian attacker, reducing the competition for his signature.
While Rodrygo seems to start again under Alonso, the club World Cup can be decisive. If, as reported, Los Blancos play with two in the front and that link is Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe, it may be clear that Rodrygo should accept a secondary role or leave the club. Alonso's use of him will speak louder than all the words in press conferences.