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Cristiano Ronaldo wants his Spanish team to sign Real Madrid midfielder – report
Earlier this year, Cristiano Ronaldo made headlines by acquiring a stake in Spanish outfit Almeria.
Apart from owning a stake in the team, Ronaldo’s role includes helping and assisting the club achieve their goal of returning to the top flight.
As part of his job, Ronaldo appears to have already started influencing decisions within the Almeria ranks and wants the club to sign a Real Madrid midfielder.
Ronaldo sets his sights on Cesar Palacios
According to Fichajes, the Portuguese legend has identified César Palacios as a strategic addition for Almeria next season.
The young attacking midfielder has been a revelation for Real Madrid’s reserve team, Castilla, throughout a brilliant campaign.
Ronaldo believes that Palacios possesses the specific creative spark and goal-scoring threat needed to elevate Almería’s competitive level.
The youngster’s numbers certainly justify the interest. In 32 appearances this season, Palacios has notched 13 goals and three assists.
His ability to make well-timed runs into the box and his tactical maturity have marked him as one of the most promising talents currently developing at La Fabrica.
It was reported recently that Real Madrid are willing to sell Palacios in a permanent deal, but with a buyback option – similar to deals implemented for the likes of Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon.
A loan to a club like Almeria could offer the rising star the necessary platform to adapt to professional football while remaining under Real Madrid’s long-term control.
Almería, for their part, are currently analysing the feasibility of the move, viewing Palacios as the perfect young and hungry profile to lead their offensive charge.
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Arsenal in contact with Real Madrid forward’s camp over potential transfer – report
Doubts about Rodrygo Goes’ long-term future at Real Madrid having been growing for some time.
The Brazilian’s situation had become uncomfortable over the past couple of seasons as he experienced a sudden decline in form. And, just when it seemed like he was about to turn things around, an ACL injury ruled him out in March earlier this year.
With Rodrygo now facing an extended spell on the sidelines, his recovery will be crucial. He is expected to return in December or January, and the club will monitor how he responds physically before determining what role he will play under Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal keeping tabs on Rodrygo
Now, according to TEAMtalk (h/t Bernabeu Digital), Arsenal are in contact with Rodrygo’s representatives over a potential future move.
The report states that the Gunners had already attempted to sign the Brazilian before his injury, and their interest has now resurfaced ahead of a possible move in the summer of 2027.
The Premier League champions had also explored the possibility of signing Vinicius Jr. from Real Madrid this past summer, before he signed a new long-term contract at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Now, their attention seems to have switched Vinicius’ fellow Brazilian forward who is closing in on his return from the ACL rupture.
Real Madrid want to keep Rodrygo until the summer
As already reported, Rodrygo will not leave Real Madrid in January. The intention is for the winger to regain full fitness and become available to Mourinho for the second half of the season.
Real Madrid are not considering selling the former Santos wonderkid during the January transfer window.
Instead, the club intend to reassess his situation next summer, once he has had the opportunity to recover and demonstrate his form on the pitch.
The plan is to have the Brazilian fit and available for the second half of the campaign before making a final decision at the end of the season.
Rodrygo’s performances after returning from injury, together with Mourinho’s assessment of his role in the squad, will help determine what happens next.
Depending on those factors, Real Madrid could consider allowing him to leave or decide that he still has an important future at the Santiago Bernabeu.
For now, Arsenal’s interest remains a possibility to watch, but Real Madrid are focused on Rodrygo’s recovery rather than negotiating a January departure.
