At Real Madrid, no one is deceived anymore. Rodrygo Goes's era at Santiago Bernabéu is nearing its end.
The Brazilian, who has never fully established himself as indispensable, has lost momentum in the decisive stretch of the season. Florentino Pérez has already made a decision: he will be transferred this summer.
The club is willing to listen to offers starting at 100 million euros for the forward. In the offices of Bernabéu, they trust that the Premier League—Liverpool or Manchester City—will put the money on the table.
Real Madrid Won't Sign Anyone to Replace Rodrygo
But the most striking thing is not his departure, but his replacement: there will be no need to sign anyone. The replacement is at home and his name is Arda Güler.
The young Turkish talent has had a difficult season, marked by injuries and lack of opportunities. With Carlo Ancelotti, he has barely played despite his evident quality.
However, with the Italian coach's departure already agreed upon—he will leave for Brazil at the end of LaLiga—Güler will finally have a clear path to showcase his talent.
Inside the club, they are clear: "He is the star of the future." At 20 years old, Güler has shown signs of being a standout player every time he has had minutes.
Florentino, who personally backed his signing when everything was set with Barça, doesn't want to see his talent wasted. After Rodrygo's departure, his path will be clear.
Güler Will Have It Easier with Xabi Alonso
The new sports management at Madrid believes that Güler can be key in the club's next phase, with Kylian Mbappé as the new offensive leader. A more vertical, faster team with a style that better suits the Turkish playmaker's conditions.
Bernabéu wants to see Güler shine. With Rodrygo's departure, that moment has arrived.
His relationship with Ancelotti has not been easy. On more than one occasion, the Italian coach has hinted that Güler didn't play because he didn't put in the effort in training. But the Turkish talent can no longer wait.
Güler is asking for a spot in Real Madrid's starting eleven. He knows that with Xabi Alonso, it will be much easier than with Ancelotti, especially if Rodrygo is gone.