Rodrygo told his agents to explore a new destination for him this summer, but his camp insist he wants to stay and interested clubs have always been left with that impression.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA: Rodrygo of Real Madrid C.F. enters the pitch prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Real Madrid CF and Al Hilal at Hard Rock Stadium on June 18, 2025. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images
Guillermo Rai and Mario Cortegana report for The Athletic that Arsenal-linked Real Madrid winger Rodrygo did instruct his agents Pini Zahavi and Kia Joorabchian to explore a new destination for him this summer.
Yet his camp have consistently insisted he wants to stay at his current club, and clubs that expressed interest this summer were left with the impression the player wasn’t fully convinced about leaving Madrid.
The report leaves open the possibility that Rodrygo’s agents’ explorations could lead to something in the final week of the window, but it’s only suggested as a possibility. There’s still nothing concrete to suggest a move will happen.
MADRID, SPAIN: Rodrygo of Real Madrid controls the ball whilst under pressure from Mikel Merino of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Arsenal FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 16, 2025. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images
Manchester City were the favourites for Rodrygo at one stage, but their interest was contingent on Savio joining Tottenham Hotspur. Reports have since revealed that City are planning to keep Savio, meaning they’re out of the race for Rodrygo.
Real Madrid sources have always insisted that Arsenal haven’t made an approach, they haven’t received any offers, and they want as much as €100m (£86.6m) to sell. None of which makes it seem likely the Gunners are about to do a deal.
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 29: Rodrygo Goes of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and CD Leganes at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 29, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images
With Arsenal signing Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, the chances of signing another left-sided attacking player only seem more remote.
In terms of numbers, the squad is stacked, even if some fans view Rodrygo as a step up in quality compared to the club’s out-and-out winger options like Gabriel Martinelli, Leandro Trossard, and Reiss Nelson.
Perhaps there’s another world where Arsenal really push for Rodrygo as a key target and pay the £85m+ it would take to convince Real Madrid. But with other players desperate to join and multiple positions in need of addressing, those other deals made more sense.
Related Posts