Real Madrid Star Rodrygo's Future Takes Dramatic Turn as Transfer Rumors Intensify

Real Madrid are said to be open to "entertaining" bids for Rodrygo during the January transfer window following the Brazilian's dismal streak of performances.

Rodrygo's most recent scoreless outing for the Spanish giants occurred in Sunday's match against Girona, prolonging his goal drought to an incredible 30 straight games. No attacking player in Real Madrid's 123-year existence has ever endured a longer period without scoring.

Given these displays, it's hardly shocking that Real Madrid are ready to sell the 24-year-old. The Athletic reports that Xabi Alonso's team would welcome an inquiry and suggest that Rodrygo has lost his "untouchable status." The same article mentions that the winger could have departed last summer but personally turned down numerous Premier League proposals to remain in Spain.

While Rodrygo developed at Santos, his love for Real Madrid runs deep. His 10th birthday celebration had a simple theme: "Real Madrid, Rodrygo."

That devotion seemingly persists. During November's international window, Rodrygo declared he would attempt to earn his way back into Alonso's favor through "effort and commitment." Whatever approach he's currently taking isn't proving effective.

Alonso has handed Rodrygo only four starting positions across 19 league and European matches this campaign. His last complete 90-minute performance for Madrid came on April 1, making it clear that securing more game time is no longer a trivial concern.

Will Rodrygo Accept a Move This Winter?

While representing Real Madrid has always been Rodrygo's aspiration, warming the bench likely wasn't included in that vision. Nothing motivates a player's decision quite like a World Cup year.

Carlo Ancelotti has persistently selected his former Real Madrid standout for Brazil national team duty—with positive results. Rodrygo's only two competitive strikes since March have arrived while playing in a dynamic Seleção attack formation supporting Matheus Cunha, alongside his Real Madrid colleague Vinicius Junior and Chelsea's emerging talent Estêvão.

Despite his tendency to field as many attacking players as possible in the same lineup, Ancelotti might hesitate to deploy four pure forwards in the World Cup's crucial phases. Considering Rodrygo's current form versus his attacking teammates, it would be difficult to justify the struggling Real Madrid player keeping his position.

Brazil's Attacking Options for 2026

For both his club and potentially Brazil, Rodrygo finds himself in direct competition with Vinicius. Ancelotti perfectly captured the distinction between them during his Madrid tenure: "He's a different type of player compared to Vinicius Jr, perhaps less gifted. However, he's very smart off the ball and excels at positioning himself correctly at crucial moments."

Whether Real Madrid represents the ideal environment at this time is a decision Rodrygo must consider this winter.