Real Madrid Confidencial Bombshell, they reveal the swap between Rodrygo and Saliba for this summer: there's a response
Real Madrid contacted Arsenal to present it with an offer
Rodrygo is still the player who generates the most rumors among Madridists. His future hasn't been confirmed yet, and it seemed City was in the best position to secure his signing. However, everyone was surprised by the swap deal that has come to light involving Saliba.
It was from England that they pointed out the deal that was on the table. Real Madrid would have contacted Arsenal this very week to offer Rodrygo. However, in exchange, they wanted to get Saliba, a swap deal that the Gunners didn't accept.
This information shows that Rodrygo's future still isn't completely settled. This is something we at Defensa Central can confirm since his camp is still testing the waters in the market. They don't rule out that he could be at the center of one of the biggest moves in the final stretch of the market.
However, it won't be to Arsenal despite the Gunners' interest in the Brazilian during this summer. In the end, it's a signing they rejected several weeks ago. Even less do they want to lose Saliba, who's very close to renewing his contract with the London club.
Rodrygo is taking a gamble in one week
Rodrygo has wanted to make the most of the summer, thinking about the final stretch to decide what to do with his future. The main idea on his mind is to stay at Real Madrid and succeed. That's his first choice, and he wouldn't like to leave the Whites.
But he has to be aware of what his role will be this season with Xabi Alonso's arrival. Ancelotti trusted him and considered him an undisputed starter despite his drop in performance. However, with the Basque coach, he's already seen that he's a dispensable player in the attack.
Against Osasuna he'll have a first test to see how many minutes he'll get in the league opener. The following Sunday, they'll face Oviedo as visitors, two opportunities for the Brazilian. There he'll be able to make the final decision, whether to stay or, on the contrary, look for a way out in the final stretch of the market.
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