The serious injury to Jamal Musiala has changed everything at Bayern for next season. The German will miss about six months of next season, returning practically after January. Suddenly, due to an unfortunate incident, Bayern won't be able to count on its star and are looking for an alternative plan. They need a major signing, they've been following him for a while, and they've focused their interest on a star from Real Madrid.
Rodrygo: The chosen one at Bayern
Given Musiala's injury and the fact that players like Coman and Gnabry have dropped their level, Bayern have identified Rodrygo as its main target.
For weeks now, Madrid-Barcelona has been reporting Bayern's interest in the Brazilian international from Real Madrid. Now this is going to intensify due to Jamal Musiala's unfortunate injury. He has the door open to leave Santiago Bernabéu, as long as the offer is positive.
In this regard, Florentino has been clear at all times: he will start negotiations at 100 million euros. He is willing to lower his valuation because Rodrygo Goes's performance has declined in recent months. He is by no means going to give him away.
Rumors indicate that Bayern are willing to pay about 70 million euros. Although this is a high figure, it would still be considered insufficient at Madrid.
Rodrygo wants to stay at Madrid
Nevertheless, Rodrygo's intention is to continue wearing Real Madrid's jersey. In recent days, he has conveyed this to the president, Florentino Pérez, and his right-hand man, José Ángel Sánchez.
There was concern at Valdebebas regarding the Brazilian's future. Everyone is aware of his potential and his enormous quality, but lately he has been raising doubts. Rodrygo has the full support of Real Madrid, although it is true that he has also been given a deadline to convince Xabi Alonso: he has until the end of the World Cup.
What they want at Madrid is for Rodrygo to regain his joy and energy, something he lost in the final stage of the season. For now, he isn't convincing Xabi Alonso, who still hasn't given him a starting role. In this scenario, the most likely outcome is that the Brazilian will end up being transferred.
Everything will depend on how much Bayern want to end up signing him. The door is open, but not at any price.