Real Madrid star eyeing bigger destination over Tottenham if he leaves this summer | OneFootball

There is little doubt that Rodrygo Goes’ importance at Real Madrid is set to shrink next season, especially with the new manager Xabi Alonso largely relying on a system with just two forwards.

His lack of prominence in the FIFA Club World Cup only served as a trailer for the harsh reality that is going to unfold and there is thus no surprise that the player is largely being linked with a move away from the club.

The Premier League has been known to be his preferred destination for a long time now and Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with his signing for a while now.

Earlier this week, Tottenham Hotspur entered the race as well and quickly emerged as a party serious about his acquisition.

Rejected by the player

As relayed in a recent report by Santi Aouna, Rodrygo has no interest in joining Spurs despite the club’s interest and reports linking him to the Premier League side.

Rodrygo does not want to join Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

While Thomas Frank’s men have indeed registered interest in the Real Madrid star, there are no talks ongoing between Real Madrid and Tottenham as of now.

From the player’s perspective, Rodrygo feels he deserves to play for a club bigger than Spurs if he is leaving Real Madrid this summer.

While the statement may appear disrespectful to the English side, the fact remains that Rodrygo is a player who deserves to start for a club genuinely contending for all trophies including the UEFA Champions League.

Tottenham Hotspur finished 17th in the Premier League last season, just above the relegation zone, and were poor in every sense of the word.

They did go on to win the UEFA Europa League and thus qualified for the UCL, but it is clear that they are far from a complete project.

It remains to be seen what comes of Rodrygo’s future and whether the potential moves to Liverpool or Arsenal go through.