Real Madrid star asks agent to find a new club this summer | OneFootball

Reports from The Athletic, via Guillermo Rai and Mario Cortegana, have revealed that Rodrygo asked his agents to explore possible options for a transfer this summer.

Interestingly enough, though, the clubs interested in his signature have so far been left with the opinion that the Brazilian forward is not entirely interested in leaving.

The uncertainty grew last week after Rodrygo did not feature at all in Madrid’s La Liga opener against Osasuna.

Reduced role under Alonso

Questions about his role under Xabi Alonso quickly increased, and it seemed that the 24-year-old could be heading towards the sidelines.

But in a twist, Alonso surprised everyone by including him in the starting XI against Oviedo, even placing him in his favoured position on the left wing.

Rodrygo played for just over an hour before being substituted in the 63rd minute with Madrid leading 1-0.

His reaction to the change showed visible frustration, although Alonso defended him after the match, stating that the forward had “a good game”.

Competition in Madrid’s attack

Rodrygo could leave Real Madrid this summer. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

The bigger picture is that Rodrygo finds himself in a very difficult spot when it comes to attacking options at Real Madrid.

Alonso currently sees Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. as untouchables. On top of that, Brahim Diaz, Franco Mastantuono, and Gonzalo Garcia are all ahead of him in the pecking order.

Even Jude Bellingham and Endrick, who are recovering from injury, are considered key attacking options when fit.

So what now?

Given the situation, Rodrygo’s decision to involve high-profile agents Pini Zahavi and Kia Joorabchian makes sense.

While his camp insists he is committed to Real Madrid, the fact that he asked for alternatives shows that leaving has at least been strongly considered.

For now, his future remains up in the air, with Madrid fans unsure whether he will stay and fight for his place or seek a new challenge elsewhere.