Rodrygo's 'threat' to Real Madrid that could shape its future: 'If you let me...'

At the end of the last Club World Cup match, Rodrygo showed a serious and sullen face. He knew what was coming: uncomfortable questions, insistent looks, and already exhausted debates that only stir up the past. Nobody would want to be in his place right now.

Rodrygo started only in the first match against Al Hilal. After that, he hardly counted for Xabi Alonso: he played only 24 minutes against Salzburg and just 5 against Dortmund. In total, 92 minutes (92 minutos) in six matches, very little for a player of his level.

Rumors and realities about his future

At Real Madrid, it seems that Rodrygo is more of a problem than a solution. There is talk that the club is willing to sell him.

There are rumors placing him in England, with Arsenal and Liverpool interested. Also in Germany, with Bayern Munich as a possible destination.

However, the player and his entourage deny these rumors. They assure that Rodrygo isn't thinking about leaving. After the World Cup, he posted a clear message on social media: "Happy," to show that he's fine and motivated.

His absence in the Copa final against Barcelona, where he was substituted at halftime, was linked to a stomach virus that made him lose weight and affected his performance. He also hadn't scored for a while, something that weighed on him mentally.

To recover, Rodrygo traveled to Brazil and took some time to relax with his family. That break helped him clear his mind and prepare for new challenges.

The decisive talk with Xabi Alonso

Now, rumors about his departure are growing stronger. He assures that he wants to stay, but his entourage advises him to be realistic and consider options if the club doesn't count on him.

Xabi Alonso, in a press conference after the defeat against PSG, was clear: "We needed a different profile. We haven't made future decisions, but we'll do so in a different context."

Soon there will be a talk between Rodrygo and Xabi Alonso. If the club decides not to count on him, Rodrygo won't cause problems to leave. However, he wants to choose his destination and Arsenal seems to be the favorite.

Rodrygo's future is hanging in the air, but one thing is certain: if he leaves, it'll be to a direct rival of Real Madrid. That could mark a turning point for the club and for the player.