Rodrygo’s Transfer:
Rodrygo transfer news is heating up as the 2025 summer window approaches, with Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City all vying for the Real Madrid star’s signature. Reports indicate that clubs are preparing their opening bid starting from €100 million, setting the stage for one of the window’s most closely watched battles.
After a great individual season of 2024-2025 Rodrygo was excited to return to a new system under the new Manager Xabi Alonso after the departure of ex Real Madrid Coach Carlo Ancelotti which was seemed as a failing season from Real Madrid’s point of view where they were left behind by Arch Rivals Barcelona for the Laliga Trophy by 4 Points.
They were the Runners Up for the Copa Del Rey and also for the Supercopa de España following a defeat in Champions League Quarter Finals by the hands of the Gunners(Arsenal).
Reason Behind Recent Rodrygo Transfer Uncertainity:
Rodrygo scored a toal of 14 Goals and bagged 11 assists in his previous season, a tally that most forwards dream of having but was left in the shadow of Jude Bellingham having scored 15 Goals and 15 assists also with Vinicious Junior Scoring 22 Goals and providing 19 assists and the Star Of the Bernabeu Kylian Mbappe scoring 44 Goals and providing 5 assists. After having a great season, Rodrygo’s transfer news heats up.
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The overall season of Rodrygo was foreshadowed by the brilliance of his fellow teammates at the club. He was the worst outcome from a group of really excellent players that caused the stir for their new coach Xabi Alonso.
After arriving at the Club, Xabi Alonso determined some key areas to improve to implement his style of play in the Bernabeu and for that reason, Real Madrid spent €167.5 million on signing Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras, Franco Mastantuono, and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Real Madrid has so far made no money made departures. Their departures, including Luka Modrić, Jesús Vallejo, and Lucas Vázquez were all free transfers.
In order to generate revenue from transfers, Real Madrid needs to pick a player they feel is not required for the future success of the Club.
All of this situation makes the transfer of Rodrygo more valid although th does not want to leave the club he loves, where he won everything, but the situation deems a sacrifice.
Rodrygo’s Next Destination:
In this summer transfer window, many European Clubs (Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool) are in the hunt for a player who suits their system and someone who can bring Goals and assists regularly in order to compete for Domestic as well as European titles and Rodrygo is just the right profile player for many European Giants.
Arsenal had been eliminated in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. missed a Star Man that could have made a difference for them in their hunt for the title are in the transfer market for a player like Rodrygo. They need a striker who can score Goals and fits the system that Mikel Arteta wants to implement. Arsenal have the upper hand in terms of landing the deal because of their project that they have and they can also persuade the player to join them by making a record bid and increasing his wages significantly.
On the other hand, Liverpool is in search of a striker after the Uncertainty of Darwin Nunez, who has expressed interest in the Saudi League. Also, following the sudden passing of Liverpool and Portugal Forward Diogo Jota, Liverpool needs a distinguished player who can fill the gap left by Diogo to score crucial goals and make the difference, helping them achieve success in both domestic and European competitions.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is a big admirer of Rodrygo because of the innate talent he has and for the Brazilian Flair that he carries, but some doubts make this transfer unlikely for the Blue side of Manchester because they have their Existing Star Erling Haaland, who scored 31 Goals and provided 4 assists across all competitions.
| Club | Context | Why They Want Rodrygo | Key Advantage / Challenge |
| Arsenal | Eliminated in Champions League semi‑final; lack of a “star man” in attack. | Needs a clinical, system‑fit striker who can score and lead the line | Advantage: Convincing project and ability to offer a record bid plus higher wages. |
| Liverpool | Uncertainty around Darwin Núñez (potential Saudi move) and gap left by Diogo Jota’s passing. | Challenge: Replacing two distinct attackers on one budget; must allay Nunez’s doubts. | Challenge: Replacing two distinct attackers on one budget; must allay Nunez’s doubts. |
| Manchester City | Pep Guardiola admires Rodrygo’s talent and flair, but Haaland’s presence complicates things. | Would add creativity and rotation, complementing Haaland’s goal threat. | Challenge: Replacing two distinct attackers on one budget; must allay Nunez’s doubts. |
