End of an era for Rodrygo Goes. The Brazilian striker will not wear Real Madrid's jersey again. His departure is a fact, and the club is already working on his transfer, which will be executed in the coming weeks.
He will not participate in the Club World Cup either, despite important commitments remaining this season. His time with the white team has come to an end. At least that is the decision the club has made after the defeat at Montjuïc.
Suspicious Absence at Montjuïc
Not even Vinícius Jr.'s injury in Barcelona has helped Rodrygo regain prominence. Quite the opposite, he has been even more singled out.
His performance in recent weeks has caused discontent in the club, which expected much more from him in key moments.
His words before the Clásico, in which he stated that "he didn't have the strength" to play, have ultimately broken his relationship with the locker room and part of the coaching staff. Also with the club.
The Brazilian, who arrived as a great promise, has shown important glimpses of his class, although he has not managed to establish himself as indisputable.
Mbappé's Arrival Has Hurt Him
This season has been especially irregular. The arrival of Kylian Mbappé, along with Bellingham's consolidation, leaves him without a place in Florentino Pérez's new project.
The decision has already been made by the sports management: Rodrygo will be transferred this summer. His market value remains high, and there is no shortage of offers in the Premier League. Clubs like Manchester United or Arsenal are alert to his situation and could make formal offers in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid has no intention of selling him cheaply. The operation could close for a figure close to 80 million euros, which would allow the club to finance other strategic operations. Additionally, his departure will free up salary space and help balance an increasingly competitive squad.
He will Not Go to the Club World Cup
Rodrygo will not be drafted for the upcoming matches or the Club World Cup. The player, aware of the situation, has also accepted that it is best to seek a new destination. It should not be forgotten that since Mbappé's arrival, Rodrygo has suffered a decline in prominence.
Rodrygo's farewell is imminent. His time at Real Madrid comes to an end in silence, without tributes or farewells. An unexpected end for a player who promised to mark an era at Bernabéu.