Rodrygo has rejected the idea of leaving Real Madrid, despite being put on the provisional transfer list by new boss José Mourinho. On April 13, 2025, Rodrygo played in the LaLiga match between Deportivo Alaves and Real Madrid CF.
What happened?
Rodrygo was included on the transfer list along with Eduardo Camavinga, but both players are resisting the move.
Why it matters for Rodrygo
The Brazilian winger managed only three goals in 27 matches last term, which may have contributed to Mourinho's decision.
Rodrygo wants to stay put in the Spanish capital and is ready to fight tooth and nail to win back his spot.
What comes next?
Inter Milan are interested in signing Camavinga, with Giuseppe Marotta holding direct talks with Florentino Pérez over an €80 million deal.
Mourinho needs to stop treating Rodrygo and Camavinga as a package deal and consider their individual value to the team.
The new boss inherits a massively bloated frontline, and keeping Rodrygo makes zero tactical sense when looking at the cold facts.
But Rodrygo is determined to prove himself and stay at Real Madrid.
On April 13, 2025, Rodrygo celebrated scoring with teammate Camavinga during the LaLiga match.
The transfer decision will be a massive headache for Mourinho's planned squad cull.
Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid remains uncertain, but one thing is clear - he will not go down without a fight.