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Official: Rodrygo is now flirting with PSG. Premier League offers don't reach €50M.

Luis Enrique has requested it, and PSG is willing to reach the €80 million ($80 million) that Florentino is demanding at a bargain price

Rodrygo Goes has already received several unflattering messages since Xabi Alonso's arrival.

The first one comes from the field itself: every time he steps onto the field, he senses that his prominence is fading. The second comes from the bench: Xabi Alonso seems to have different ideas than his predecessor and doesn't see him as a key piece in Real Madrid's new project.

The third, perhaps the most painful, comes from the field next door. Gonzalo García, the young talent from La Fábrica, keeps growing. He is fresh, he is motivated, and above all, he is convincing.

As of today, there are quite a few people at the club who are betting that he will get more minutes than Rodrygo in the 2025-26 season. This situation has made the Brazilian nervous.

Rodrygo Goes and Vinícius Júnior wearing Real Madrid uniforms in front of the team's crest on a green background.
Rodrygo was going to mark an era with Vinícius at Real Madrid. However, the partnership is coming to an end | Getty Images, Madrid-Barcelona

Lower offers from England

The fact that Rodrygo is no longer an undisputed starter has already activated several European clubs. In the Premier League, Arsenal and Manchester City have inquired about him.

The problem is that they've tried to take advantage of the turmoil. Their offers haven't even reached €50 million, a figure that would have been offensive in the past.

The English believe that Real Madrid needs to sell to balance its accounts after this season's signings. But Florentino Pérez isn't willing to give away one of the players who, not long ago, was vital on Champions nights.

If he leaves, it will be for a reasonable price. That price right now is around €80 million.

PSG, the new player on the scene

That's where Paris Saint-Germain comes in. According to ESPN, Luis Enrique has given the green light to the French club's sporting management to approach Rodrygo. He is a profile that fits into its system, and in Paris, they are certain that money won't be a problem.

A player wearing the Real Madrid jersey appears in front of the Arsenal crest.
Arsenal has withdrawn from signing Rodrygo | Getty Images, Madrid-Barcelona

They aren't willing to offer €50 million, but they are willing to get close to the €80 million that Madrid is asking for. If that allows a new line of dialogue to open between Florentino and Doha, even better.

Rodrygo himself, aware that PSG could guarantee him minutes, a good salary, and prominence, wouldn't be opposed to the move. Although he has never forced his departure, he isn't resigned to living in the shadow of Mbappé, Vinicius, and now Gonzalo.

Florentino wants to reduce the wage bill

Rodrygo's transfer would also help reduce the wage bill. His salary, close to €10 million net per year, is high for a substitute. With the arrival of new stars and the progress of young players, Florentino believes that the time has come to close a chapter.