Real Madrid and their new head coach, Xabi Alonso, are prepared to listen to offers for Rodrygo Goes this summer, as uncertainty over the Brazilian’s future grows.
The 24-year-old forward recently returned to action for Madrid after a 53-day absence, featuring in the Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal — a match that ended in a 1-1 draw. Since then, Rodrygo has played just 23 minutes across three matches under Alonso, further fueling speculation over his role in the squad.
Motivation and Competition Concerns
Rodrygo’s situation had already become a topic of concern during Carlo Ancelotti’s final months in charge. Reports suggested there were doubts within the club regarding the player’s motivation and application in training — claims that Rodrygo’s camp firmly denied.
Nonetheless, these concerns were serious enough to see Rodrygo left out of Ancelotti’s first squad as Brazil’s new manager, missing international fixtures against Ecuador and Paraguay.
Tensions increased further after Rodrygo’s father and agent, Eric Goes, publicly expressed frustration over his son’s limited playing time at Madrid, citing the fierce competition from high-profile teammates such as Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham. These comments have reportedly not been well-received by senior figures at the club.
Madrid Open to a Sale — If the Price Is Right
With Rodrygo’s form and confidence in question, and opportunities limited in a star-studded attack, both Real Madrid and Alonso have now agreed that the club will not block his departure if a suitable offer arrives.
While official club sources insist they have “no intention” of selling Rodrygo and expect him to play an important role going forward, others behind the scenes acknowledge that a transfer is on the table if the right deal comes along.
Arsenal Monitoring the Situation
One club keeping a close eye on Rodrygo’s availability is Arsenal. The London side has held informal talks with the player’s representatives as they assess attacking options for the summer.
The Gunners have been actively exploring left-sided forwards, including Anthony Gordon and Nico Williams, though their interest in Williams has reportedly cooled. With those targets carrying hefty price tags, Rodrygo could emerge as a more viable option, especially given his ability to operate on both flanks.
Rodrygo’s Journey at Madrid
Signed from Santos in 2019 for €40 million, Rodrygo made an instant impact at Real Madrid, notably scoring a Champions League hat-trick against Galatasaray shortly after his arrival.
Since then, he has been part of Madrid’s major successes, contributing key moments in their back-to-back Champions League triumphs under Ancelotti. However, questions over his consistency and his preferred position — the left wing, currently occupied by both Vinicius and Mbappé — have limited his development.
With the summer transfer window heating up, Rodrygo’s future remains one of the key storylines at the Bernabéu.