Marca's boss announces changes in Real Madrid's squad, warning about Rodrygo

One of the most notorious "cases" that Real Madrid has had to deal with for the past few months has been led by Rodrygo Goes. The Brazilian footballer doesn't seem to have kept enough standing to establish himself as a starter now that Xabi Alonso is the new head coach.

That's why the rumors about his possible departure from the club during the summer of 2025 are gaining more and more traction. One of the journalists close to Real Madrid, currently deployed for the Club World Cup, has revealed what's really happening regarding that source of instability.

José Félix Díaz has made it clear that the situation of the Osasco striker is the "most striking case and the first that should be solved". The Merengue executives still haven't managed to do so, even though "that's what they intend to do". The MARCA journalist recalls that "the status of undisputed starter he had with Ancelotti is in doubt", with Xabi Alonso leaving him on the bench against Pachuca and RB Salzburg.

Despite that negative circumstance and the constant rumors about the possible departure of the "11" verdeamarelo, "from Palm Beach they say that no offer has arrived so far". Real Madrid is clear that Rodrygo Goes remains one of its most important football assets, far from any possibility of leaving the Spanish capital.

Widely known position

"What those in charge at the Madrid entity really think is that this situation is a matter for the footballer", says José Félix Díaz. The veteran reporter also reveals the position of the club's leadership regarding his continuity in the first team: "he must be the one to clear up any kind of uncertainty".

Given this, from the Valdebebas offices, they'll simply wait for a decision from Rodrygo Goes... as they've always done whenever the South American striker's continuity has been in doubt. Those closest to the former Santos player make it clear that his dream is to keep succeeding in the Merengue jersey.

That common ground between Real Madrid and Rodrygo Goes's camp is more than enough, according to José Félix Díaz, to keep the "11" at the club. The situation would change radically if Rodrygo himself were to request to leave the club. In that case, the Merengue executives would have no choice but to put him up for sale.

Just as they now respect his decision to stay at Real Madrid, in line with the board's point of view, they must also abide by that other wish. Rodrygo Goes's future at the club is in his own hands, although he already knows that being a starter at Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid is a real ordeal.