The 2 reasons why Real Madrid wants to sell Rodrygo, Xabi Alonso knows it

One of the most criticized footballers at Real Madridin the overall analysis of the current season is Rodrygo Goes. The "11" verdeamarelo merengue has not had much impact on the competitive pace of the white squad, leaving performances that are not acceptable compared to the level desired by one of the regular starters. Therefore, his continuity is now under scrutiny.

Although the striker from Osasco has a contract until the summer of 2029, Real Madrid could make an unexpected decision and listen to offers for him this very summer. The executives led by Florentino Pérez would have two significant reasons to place Rodrygo on the summer market in 2025. The first is his discreet and debated performance on the field.

That negative dynamic that has left a significant mark in the 24/25 season of Rodrygo Goes has as a great example his appearance in the Copa del Rey final. His performance in the match at La Cartuja, despite returning to a 4-4-2 that favored him, was little more than forgettable. Rodrygo Goes has not been able to settle again in the starting eleven, offering an irregular performance unworthy of his usual level, since the arrival of Kylian Mbappé.

The French striker would be the name, along with Vinícius, that now capitalizes all the attacking opportunities at Real Madrid. Rodrygo Goes would have been relegated to a secondary role in every sense, but the most concerning for the club is in the tactical aspect. Therefore, the Brazilian footballer is slowly gaining momentum to leave from Santiago Bernabéu locker room.

Unsolved dilemma

The second reason why Real Madrid might choose to sell Rodrygo Goes during this summer's transfer market is economic. According to information published by the newspaper As, the footballer is now valued at 100 million euros, a circumstance that would add to his extensive contract signed with the white club. Combining both requirements, the merengue bosses could obtain a significant sum for his transfer.

With the money obtained from Rodrygo Goes's departure, an amount equal to or greater than those 100 million euros, Real Madrid could advance in its transfer agenda. Especially to complete a depleted defensive line that needs urgent additions in all positions. It would also free up significant salary mass, thus impacting the benefits of the next soccer season.

Real Madrid would currently receive the maximum possible transfer for Rodrygo, recalls the newspaper As, which is why his departure would not be ruled out now in the Valdebebas offices. It remains to be seen what reaction Xabi Alonso has to that decision made by the white bosses, given that the coach from Tolosa will succeed Carlo Ancelotti for the next season.

His tactical approaches could be quite different with or without Rodrygo Goes in Santiago Bernabéu locker room. The continuity of the "11" madridista is complicated by the proven effectiveness of a 4-4-2 in which he has no place. Only the intervention of Xabi Alonso, with new tactical arrangements, could "save him" and reestablish him as an ideal option for the starting eleven.