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Real Madrid will veto 2 clubs as Rodrygo's destination, it will not negotiate with them

The white team doesn't want the Brazilian footballer to end up in either of these two teams

Rodrygo Goes's future keeps making headlines. The Brazilian footballer still doesn't have an important role in the team and his continuity at Real Madrid isn't certain. In fact, the club acknowledges that it listens to offers for him, basically because he's on the market (mercado).

However, Florentino Pérez wouldn't want to negotiate with PSG or Manchester City. The French team has gone on the offensive and would be interested in acquiring the services of the "11" merengue. The English side, meanwhile, has already been in contact with his camp.

At Valdebebas, they highlight that they're asking for at least €80 million for him. They'd even prefer for him to leave for Saudi Arabia rather than to these two teams mentioned above. We'll have to see what ends up happening, but the reality is that he could end up at any club.

Soccer player in a white Real Madrid uniform running on the field during a match
Rodrygo during a World Cup match | Real Madrid Confidencial

The key in this case is for an offer to arrive that satisfies the needs of both Real Madrid and the player, who's been going through a rough patch for some time. He doesn't feel comfortable and his run in the World Cup, far from being convincing, has only increased the doubts across the board.

The summer ahead is quite long. Until August 31, absolutely anything can happen and the possibility of him staying is still on the table. That can't be ruled out and, in fact, it wouldn't be a surprise.

Xabi Alonso backs him

Xabi Alonso has backed him in the press room. The Donostian, aware of the situation, has spoken highly of the footballer since the day of his presentation. However, despite not having Mbappé, he's only started in matchday 1 of the World Cup against Al-Hilal.

From that debut on, his prominence has declined considerably. In fact, it's reached the point where nobody includes him in the predictions for the starting line-up against PSG. He's moved to the background and it's worth noting that Mastantuono arrives in August.

Coach hugs and motivates a jerseyless player on the field.
Xabi Alonso hugging Rodrygo after a match | Real Madrid Confidencial

In short, there's a "Rodrygo case" and probably nobody knows what's going to happen with him.

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