Chelsea is preparing a shock bid for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo after discussions began with the Brazilian attacker’s representatives. The Blues want to get him early in the summer. Madrid would likely sell for between £84m–£100m.
Chelsea For Rodrygo and Madrid’s Transfer Turmoil
Rodrygo remains in a “complicated moment” at Real Madrid currently. The prospect of Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham surpassing him in the Madrid pecking order seems to have overwhelmed him, while it has been reported he damaged relationships with players in the dressing room. His new coach, Xabi Alonso will assess his role at Madrid after June 1, which increases his uncertainty and fans are speculating on his exit options. Rodrygo has denied a degree of unrest on social media previously, but it’s clear he’s not the same player that came to Spain. He has previously alluded to how he is often “just filling spaces” at Madrid .
Enzo Maresca wants proven players to spearhead the Blues in the Premier League. Chelsea‘s willing for Rodrygo fits perfectly into the Chelsea vision. The club has been attempting to rejuvenate the left-wing position. Pedro Neto has shown inconsistencies in form lately. Rodrygo has shown numbers which are impressive: 13 goals and 10 assists this season and overall 68 goals for Madrid. Rodrygo is a very versatile player that can play anywhere across the front line . Nico Williams and Jamie Gittens are still on Chelsea’s radar but Rodrygo remains Chelsea’s most enjoyable option.
Chelsea’s Future Outlook
For Chelsea, the qualification for the Champions League was important. It will help fund their lofty plans. The Club World Cup adds urgency. The prize money could be as high as £97m. Arsenal are also chasing Rodrygo. They made informal contact first. Chelsea have shown serious intent with their talks with his camp. Madrid’s team value of £100m is a stumbling block.
🚨🇧🇷 Chelsea are closely monitoring Rodrygo's situation at Madrid and are considering a bid to sign him! Talks have not yet begun, but they have already contacted the player's team in order to understand the possibility of a transfer.
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— Chelsea Dodgers (@TheBlueDodger) May 20, 2025
Rodrygo is waiting to talk to Xabi Alonso. His future relies on this conversation. Chelsea wants to quickly get a deal on board. They want to meet to speak formally with Madrid soon. If they get it done, Rodrygo would join Liam Delap who is set to be Chelsea’s first acquisition. This marks a shift in pace for Chelsea. They are focusing on elite stars rather than mere prospects and potential.
Rodrygo’s Unstable Boat
Rodrygo’s exiting is finding a way to shake up La Liga as one of their biggest stars could be getting sold and Madrid could reinvest in younger players. For the Premier League, his signing could add another dangerous player to the league and for Chelsea will put them in position to challenge for major accolades and trophies. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see what happens now as we could see not only Rodrygo change their season, but potentially both clubs change their seasons too.
In Conclusion: Rodrygo’s Chelsea Transfer is Indecisive
Rodrygo’s recent Chelsea transfer is at a ‘wait and see’ moment due to too many extraneous financial and tactical issues to resolve. Despite Real Madrid has a wish to sell, Rodrygo shows an eagerness to prove himself under Xabi Alonso. Chelsea wants him as a marquee sign but feel the challenge of his fees and wages means they too have to say no to this player.
The club need to decide if they want to transgress their wage structure for a player who has shown incidents of inconsistency throughout his playing career. Meanwhile Rodrygo’s camp has responded to Chelsea’s first offer by telling Chelsea they will not decide anything until after the Club World Cup. Arsenal and Manchester City are also potential options, so they are also a pressure factor for Chelsea.
If a deal transpires, Rodrygo could bring a new attacking energy to Chelsea’s game, if no deal is secured we suspect Rodrygo’s agents will be looking at cheaper options. At this stage we are still at the “wait and see moment”, perhaps this says something about modern football and the collision between ambition and financial restraint. In the next few weeks we will find out if Rodrygo winds up wearing blue or white.
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