Real Madrid are facing a new dilemma with Rodrygo Goes. In recent months, the relationship between the Brazilian player and the coaching staff headed by Carlo Ancelotti has begun to show signs of exhaustion. Rodrygo has been key in many of the team's recent successes, but his current attitude has generated unrest within the club.
After the game against Celta, where the striker was once again left on the bench, the anger in the Bernabéu's top echelons was clear. Many within the club consider Rodrygo Goes to be the weakest link in the attacking quartet and the player is noticing it, leaving several public signs of his anger about it.
Florentino Pérez, who has always supported the young Brazilian, is beginning to tire and is thinking of replacing him with a different player. Rodrygo is worth far more than what was paid for him years ago and it is considered that a good amount could be obtained from his sale. The person who would be his replacement at Real Madrid has already been decided, as he is a highly sought-after player but with a fixed price due to his release clause.
Rodrygo Goes is not untouchable
Mbappé's arrival at Real Madrid has marked a turning point. The Frenchman has quickly adapted to the team, showing great maturity both on and off the field. The same can be said of Bellingham, who has managed to maintain a discreet and professional line, earning the respect of his teammates and the board.
In this context, comparisons between these players and Rodrygo Goes are inevitable. They don't need to be publicly 'selling themselves' at every turn. If they are substitutes, they accept it with sportsmanship and hope to be in the starting eleven in the next match, but without creating any kind of scandal.
This is why Florentino Pérez is beginning to seriously consider the possibility of selling Rodrygo Goes. Although the player remains one of the great promises of world soccer, he still doesn't accept his role within Madrid... which could bring his time at the Bernabéu closer to an end.
Rodrygo Goes' replacement
In this context, the name of Nico Williams , a young player from Athletic Club, has started to be heard loud and clear. Nico, at just 22 years old, has established himself as one of the great promises of European soccer.
His contract with Athletic Club expires in 2027, but he has a release clause much lower than his market value.
While Nico Williams is valued at 80 million euros, the truth is that he could leave Athletic Club for much less. In total, his asking price is only 58 million, a real bargain, according to Florentino Pérez.
The idea is clear: get rid of Rodrygo Goes for 120 million euros and replace him with Nico Williams for just 58. From an economic point of view, it's a real bargain.