Fabrizio Romano confirms the end of the Rodrygo case and opens the Vinícius case

Real Madrid is facing the final days of the 2025 summer transfer window with its squad practically finalized. After the turmoil surrounding Dani Ceballos, a saga that has been solved to keep the Utrera-born number "19" in Santiago Bernabéu locker room, there are no further moves.

Not even one involving Rodrygo Goes. The verdeamarelo number "11" has been in the spotlight, according to many recent rumors, from several Premier League clubs: Manchester City or Liverpool are some examples. However, the information now handled by Fabrizio Romano offers a different perspective on that "case".

After all, Rodrygo Goes was never close to leaving the Spanish capital... despite the hypothetical approaches from the British Isles. The Brazilian footballer's camp has always communicated his desire to stay in the first team, aiming to fight for a spot and regain the sporting creditlost recently.

Xabi Alonso knows those intentions firsthand, a decision that has undoubtedly led to another dilemma. Because Fabrizio Romano warns that Rodrygo wants to fight for a spot in the starting eleven... and everything suggests that the position in question would be Vinícius Jr.'s.

We'll see what happens

Not so with Kylian Mbappé, who has played the 180 minutes played so far in the current league campaign. Real Madrid's number "10" seems essential for the Toulouse coach, so Vinícius could see his initial status as an undisputed starter threatened in the eyes of the Basque manager. The beginning of this other "case" will reach its conclusion during the current season.

So far, neither of the two Brazilian players has been able to deliver a performance that fully convinces the coaching staff. While it is true that Vinícius managed a goal and an assist during the match against Real Oviedo, he did so in the final stretch, coming off the bench.

Those good numbers, with which he aims to compete head-to-head with Kylian Mbappé, are not enough by themselves to give him the edge over his compatriot. It remains to be seen how an improvised dynamic in Santiago Bernabéu locker room will evolve, which could change the sporting hierarchy implemented by Xabi Alonso upon his arrival at Real Madrid.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, hopes that this internal "debate" will benefit the competition between both stars, delivering better sporting results. After all, the quality of both forwards places it among the most outstanding footballers in Europe, a more than sufficient argument to desire to be at the top alongside Kylian Mbappé.