Rodrygo has decided he wants to stay put at Real Madrid and is determined to show Xabi Alonso he can be a genuine force at the Bernabeu once again.
At the beginning of last season, Rodrygo was viewed as one of Madrid’s untouchable assets having helped the club win 13 pieces of silverware across his stay in the Spanish capital.
But Rodrygo increasingly found himself in the shadows and on the periphery of Carlo Ancelotti’s plans as the 2024/25 campaign wore on, with Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior taking centre stage.
Madrid bosses had reportedly grown concerned over Rodrygo’s approach to training and rumors and gossip began to swirl over the Brazilian’s future heading into the summer transfer window.
There has been strong interest from the Premier League and Arsenal were the first to make enquiries over a proposed move for the 24-year-old forward back in May.
Arsenal subsequently dropped their pursuit to focus on other targets, namely Noni Madueke, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze, talk surrounding a proposed move to England remained – with both Liverpool and Tottenham keeping close tabs.
However, Rodrygo is now ‘banking on staying’ with Madrid, while earning Alonso’s trust and convincing the Spaniard that he fits perfectly into the new system.
The report claims ‘there is no sign of a move away’ and ‘there have been no significant offers’ from potential suitors which would tempt Madrid into doing business.
The Brazil international will return to Madrid’s Valdebebas training complex ‘recharged’ today, fully committed to turning his fortunes around ahead of the new season.
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