Real Madrid is firmly focused on securing victories in its early La Liga matches, with the ultimate goal of winning the league title for the second consecutive year.
The team’s ambition has been further fueled by the addition of French superstar Kylian Mbappé, who is eager to claim every possible title with the club. In the lead-up to the Real Mallorca match, manager Carlo Ancelotti confirmed in a press conference that the club’s transfer activities for the summer were complete, stating, “Our team is now complete.”
However, behind the scenes, there has been considerable speculation and discussion regarding the future of Brazilian forward Rodrygo Goes.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper Defensa Central, Real Madrid received numerous suggestions and leaks indicating that the club could have easily sold Rodrygo for a staggering €120 million if they had chosen to put him on the market. This valuation was reportedly confirmed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in a conversation with Ancelotti.
Despite this potential windfall, neither the club nor Rodrygo himself made any moves to facilitate a transfer. Nevertheless, Real Madrid is well aware, through various agents, that at least two major clubs—Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain—were willing to pay such a significant amount for the Brazilian star.
This revelation highlights the high regard in which Rodrygo is held across Europe and the potential market value he holds.
Adding to the intrigue, Defensa Central unveiled a surprising detail regarding Perez’s long-term plans. It was reported that Perez is considering waiting until the summer of 2025 to sell Rodrygo, with the intention of using the proceeds to secure the signing of Bayer Leverkusen’s rising talent, Florian Wirtz.
This plan reportedly came as a shock to Ancelotti, who has been focused on integrating Rodrygo into the team’s strategy, especially in light of the recent arrival of Kylian Mbappé.
Rodrygo, who hails from São Paulo, has found himself under increased scrutiny and pressure in recent months due to Mbappé’s high-profile arrival. Despite this, Rodrygo has remained committed to Real Madrid, consistently expressing his intention to stay with the club at least until the end of the 2024-2025 season.
His decision to stay, coupled with Perez’s long-term strategy, sets the stage for an interesting few years ahead for both Rodrygo and Real Madrid, as the club navigates its ambitions in both domestic and international competitions.
