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Rodrygo and Arabia, a rumor gaining momentum: Fabrizio Romano speaks out

The Italian journalist solves doubts about the Saudi Pro League's interest in the Madridist footballer

The saga starring Rodrygo Goes continues to generate many comments and rumors regarding Real Madrid. The  doubts about the future of the "11" verdeamarelo, who has definitely lost his place as an undisputed starter in the first team, place him in the orbit of several elite clubs. The most alert to his potential signing are in the Premier League.

Not only from the British Isles have they contacted the Osasco striker's camp to find out about his current situation in Santiago Bernabéu locker room. In recent days, it has been revealed that several clubs from Saudi Arabia have also joined the race to secure his signing.

Real Madrid player controlling the ball during a match while a coach gives instructions from the sideline
Rodrygo Goes during the match against Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup | RealMadridConfidencial

One of the most prominent would be Al-Nassr. Despite having recently renewed Cristiano Ronaldo, the leaders of the club based in Riyadh have tried to establish communication with the South American player's representatives and closest associates. Fabrizio Romano has commented on the matter with a striking report.

Despite the  persistence and impact of these rumors, placing Saudi Arabia as a strong competitor for Rodrygo Goes's signing, there are no signs that it is true. Fabrizio Romano points out that these attempts at contact haven't led to any negotiations to arrange his departure from Real Madrid.

No possible link

In this context, Rodrygo doesn't seem to consider leaving for Saudi Arabia as one of his main moves to continue his career away from Real Madrid. The  information published by Mario Cortegana reveals a more than striking change in this regard: the player is unofficially on the way out.

According to the journalist from "The Athletic," both Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso have decided that  the best thing  for the South American striker  is for him to leave the merengue sports project. Especially if this move happens  this very summer: the Tolosa coach seems to make clear the  role he would have assigned to his Brazilian protégé.

Real Madrid player in navy blue uniform in action during a match
Rodrygo Goes during the RB Salzburg–Real Madrid Club World Cup match | Real Madrid Confidencial

In this sense, Rodrygo's camp has kept the  first conversations with his most prominent offers... although in a "preliminary" way as Cortegana himself points out. Among these clubs, there is no Saudi Arabian team, Fabrizio Romano notes, so the Madrid forward is clear about his next team: it will be in Europe.

After all, the white-clad player is still 24 years old, an excellent age to keep playing at the highest level of world soccer. In any case, Saudi Arabia has never been an option for him, always focused on  fixing his situation  at Real Madrid... or on leaving the Spanish capital for good.

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