This comes in the wake of Madrid’s crushing 4–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-finals, which saw the French champions book a final showdown with Chelsea.
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Fabián Ruiz scored twice, with Ousmane Dembélé and Gonçalo Ramos adding to the tally, handing Los Blancos a humbling loss.
The result capped off a disappointing 2024/25 campaign for Madrid, who will finish the season with only the UEFA Super Cup to their name.
Following the defeat, Luka Modrić’s departure was confirmed, and now it seems Rodrygo could be the next to leave the Bernabéu.
Although once a key figure in Madrid’s attack, the arrival of Kylian Mbappé and the rise of Arda Güler have pushed the 24-year-old down the pecking order.
Rodrygo started just 22 La Liga matches under Carlo Ancelotti last season, scoring six goals and providing five assists.
Ancelotti’s exit and Alonso’s arrival initially offered hope for a fresh start, but Rodrygo’s limited minutes at the Club World Cup—just 92 in total—suggest otherwise.
He registered a single assist during the tournament and was left on the bench in the 4–0 loss to PSG, further fueling speculation about his future.
Rodrygo had already expressed frustration after being benched in the 3–2 win over Borussia Dortmund, where he came on late in the game.
The defeat to PSG also marked the end of Modrić’s legendary spell at Madrid, with the Croatian set to join AC Milan.
Rodrygo now looks likely to follow him out the door, with both Arsenal and Liverpool intensifying their interest in the Brazilian winger.
Arsenal, who have already signed Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, and Christian Nørgaard this summer, are targeting Rodrygo as part of their attacking overhaul, alongside Viktor Gyökeres and Eberechi Eze.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are preparing for the possible departure of Luis Díaz, who has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich and is pushing for a move.
With Real Madrid open to selling Rodrygo for around €80–85 million, and the player eager for more consistent game time, a Premier League switch now seems increasingly likely.
